Sir Billy Boston funeral sees thousands line Wigan streets to say goodbye to rugby league legend who 'broke barriers'

Thousands of people lined the streets of Wigan to pay their respects at the funeral of rugby league legend Sir Billy Boston. Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, formerly described in the article with the title of Prime Minister in error, paid tribute to Boston, stating he 'broke barriers at a time when racism and prejudice' made it incredibly difficult for people of his background to reach the top of British sport. Boston was widely celebrated as a trailblazing figure in rugby league history.