'I wish dad was knighted before he had dementia', says son of rugby league pioneer
Published: 6/15/2025

Rugby league legend Sir Billy Boston's son wishes his father had been knighted earlier before dementia set in. Despite facing dementia at 90, Sir Billy became the first rugby league player to receive a knighthood, making history. The ceremony with King Charles was a special moment for the family, and Stephen Boston believes the next deserving candidate for a knighthood should be former player Kevin Sinfield, known for his advocacy for motor neurone disease awareness.