Billy Boston
Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer
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Born 1934 · age 92United Kingdom
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Updated 2026-06-12
Sir William John Boston is a Welsh former professional rugby league footballer who played as a winger or centre. Born and raised in Cardiff, Wales, Boston started his career as a rugby union player before joining Wigan in 1953. Regarded as one of the sport's greatest ever players, Boston scored 571 tries in his career, making him the second-highest try scorer in rugby league history.
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- Pontypridd RFC
- Neath RFC
- Blackpool Borough
- Wigan Warriors
- Great Britain national rugby league team
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- Member of the Order of the British Empire
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