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23 Emotional Images as Rugby League Legend Sir Billy Boston Honoured at His Funeral

The cortege will stop at several Wigan landmarks, and the service will include a guard of honour, limited fan tickets and a live stream.

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Wigan Warriors players formed a guard of honour as crowds lined the streets to honour Sir Billy Boston.

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23 emotional images as Rugby League legend Sir Billy Boston honoured at his funeral

Wigan Warriors players formed a guard of honour as crowds lined the streets to honour Sir Billy Boston.

·Lancaster, United Kingdom
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Daily MirrorDaily Mirror
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Sir Billy Boston funeral sees thousands line Wigan streets to say ...

·London, United Kingdom
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Crowds line the streets of Wigan to say farewell to Sir Billy Boston

Warriors chief executive Kris Radlinski delivered a touching eulogy at the Brick Community Stadium.

·London, United Kingdom
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Manchester Evening NewsManchester Evening News
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Full route as thousands expected for funeral of rugby legend Sir Billy Boston

A cortege will pass through Wigan ahead of the service

·Chadderton, United Kingdom
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BBC NewsBBC News
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Billy Boston funeral to take place

The funeral of rugby league legend Sir Billy Boston will take place in Wigan later.

·London, United Kingdom
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ITVITV
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Funeral for rugby legend Sir Billy Boston to take place

·London, United Kingdom
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Wigan Today broke the news in Wigan, United Kingdom on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
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