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Wigan honors Billy Boston before 46-0 win

8/28/2026

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Wigan Warriors Tribute

Wigan Warriors staged a tribute to Sir Billy Boston before facing Hull KR.
Boston died at 92 on Tuesday, four days after Lady Joan’s funeral.
Boston, the second-highest try-scorer with 478 tries, was honored with black shirts and a minute’s silence.
Special jerseys replaced the Tote logo with “Billy,” and kickoff delayed to 8:02 pm.
Wreaths were laid by Wigan CEO Kris Radlinski, Neil Hudgell and RFL chair Nigel Wood.

Summary

Wigan Dominates

Wigan defeated Hull KR 46-0, extending their winning streak to 13 consecutive Super League games.
The win placed Wigan two points ahead of Leeds Rhinos at the top of the league table.
Liam Marshall scored a hat-trick in the first half.
Zach Eckersley added a double in the first half.
Heavy rain made the Brick Community Stadium pitch sodden, prompting lightning warnings and a possible stoppage.

History

Historical Context

Super League began in 1996 with twelve founding clubs, including Wigan Warriors, who have since become one of only five teams to win the title (seven championships). In 2024 the club honoured legend Sir Billy Boston with black shirts and a minute’s silence while extending a 13-game winning streak, a run that forces rivals such as Leeds Rhinos to bolster their squads.

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Wigan Warriors Tribute

Wigan Warriors staged a tribute to Sir Billy Boston before facing Hull KR.
Boston died at 92 on Tuesday, four days after Lady Joan’s funeral.
Boston, the second-highest try-scorer with 478 tries, was honored with black shirts and a minute’s silence.
Special jerseys replaced the Tote logo with “Billy,” and kickoff delayed to 8:02 pm.
Wreaths were laid by Wigan CEO Kris Radlinski, Neil Hudgell and RFL chair Nigel Wood.

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