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Burnham pays tribute to ‘giant of a man’ Billy Boston after rugby league great’s death

Burnham paid a touching tribute to Billy Boston following the news of his death

The Independent UK · Aug 25

Billy Boston, rugby league superstar and trailblazer from the 1950s and '60s, dies at age 92

Billy Boston, the Welsh rugby league great who blazed a trail for Black sportspeople in Britain during the 1950s and ’60s, has died at age 92

The Independent UK · Aug 25

Prime minister Andy Burnham ‘heartbroken’ after death of rugby league legend Billy Boston

Sir Billy Boston, the Wigan Warriors legend who last year became the first rugby league player to be awarded a knighthood, has died at the age of 92

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25

Goosebumps: Arrow get 100th Rabbitohs game swansong

Jai Arrow, who retired with motor neurone disease this year, will reach 100 South Sydney games as part of a unique initiative by the NRL and Rabbitohs.

AAP · Aug 25

‘Project Magic’: RFL in talks with NRL over radical changes to investment deal

The Rugby Football League is to discuss a £50m loan package with the NRL after a £35m investment deal was rejected

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24

Manu's talks with PNG PM helped lock in Chiefs deal

Joey Manu's desire to be part of a team that represents the entire Pacific helped prompt his decision to be a foundation player at the PNG Chiefs.

AAP · Aug 24

Reynolds' return shelved in sad end to NRL career

Adam Reynolds' bid to return to the field for Brisbane before the end of the season is over, meaning he has played his 323rd and final NRL game.

AAP · Aug 24

Burton fine with switch as Bulldogs reel with illness

Canterbury's preparations for a must-win clash with Penrith have been disrupted with10 players missing training with COVID-19.

AAP · Aug 24

Time ticking as NRL veterans fight to extend careers

More than 60 NRL players still face uncertain futures beyond October, with Jack de Belin among those adamant he is still good enough to play on into 2027.

AAP · Aug 24

PNG Chiefs make bond with Manu as their big 007 signing

Joey Manu has become the latest high-profile player to sign with the PNG Chiefs, with the rugby union convert to return to the NRL in 2028 at the new club.

AAP · Aug 23