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Australia beat British & Irish Lions 22-12 in third Test after weather delay – as it happened

The Lions’ quest to complete an unbeaten tour failed at the final hurdle as the hosts registered a stormy victory

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2025

The Premier League’s 40 Best-Ever ‘Streets Won’t Forget’ Players

These Premier League cult heroes are cherished by fans for their dazzling skills, unforgettable moments, and one-of-a-kind playing style.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 29, 2025

Joe Ofahengaue stars in Leigh’s statement victory over St Helens

Leigh Leopards further underlined their position as bona fide Super League title contenders with another statement victory, 16-4 at St Helens, to close the gap on the top two

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2025

How Brian Ashton led Bath to double in 1995-96 while teaching full-time

Team featuring Jeremy Guscott and Mike Catt won Bath’s most recent title before professional era changed the game

The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2025

Black sports trailblazer Billy Boston, 90, becomes rugby league's first knight

Billy Boston, who blazed a trail for Black sportspeople in Britain during the 1950s and ’60s, has become the first rugby league player to receive a knighthood in a special ceremony at Buckingham Palace

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025

Rugby league star Sir Billy Boston’s knighthood ‘a little bit late’, says son

The 90-year-old was knighted by the King in a private ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday after a campaign to get the player honoured.

Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2025

Billy Boston Before the Knighthood: Know All About the League Legend and the Forgotten Black Icons of Welsh Rugby

From Butetown to Buckingham Palace — Billy Boston's journey celebrates excellence, resilience, and long-ignored Black Welsh rugby pioneers.

International Business Times UK · Jun 10, 2025

Billy Boston set to become rugby league’s first knight in special investiture

Boston scored 478 tries in 488 matches for Wigan after making the switch from rugby union to league in 1953.

Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2025

Billy Boston to become rugby league’s first knight

The 90-year-old blazed a trail for black sports stars and finished his career with a British record 571 tries to his name.

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2025

Wigan great Billy Boston knighted in historic first for rugby league

Billy Boston, 90, is not only one of rugby league’s greatest players, but one of the pioneering black figures in British sporting history

The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2025