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Wigan Council have confirmed that they plan to further honour rugby league legend Sir Billy Boston by renaming the town square after him. Thursday marked the funeral of the iconic man, who sadly passed away at the age of 92 last month, and his funeral was held at Wigan Warriors’ stadium. During that ceremony, club CEO Kris Radlinski announced the council’s plans to rename Believe Square to the Sir Billy Boston Square, something that the council have now confirmed. The square in question sits in Wigan town centre and there is already a statue of Sir Billy, one of three across Great Britain, in the square so it’s apt that it will now be renamed in his honour. Despite his stature, Boston became a giant of rugby league and he deservedly became the sport’s first knight when he was honoured by King Charles in the summer of 2025. Across his time wearing the cherry and white of Wigan, he scored 478 tries in 488 games and helped them to three Challenge Cup trophies, whilst also representing Great Britain. A true trailblazer after crossing codes, he will now be honoured even more within his adopted town of Wigan. Dissecting Leeds Rhinos v Wigan Warriors, St Helens miss the six and Wakefield make statement – Click here to watch the latest episode of the Serious About Rugby League Show Sir Billy Boston honour by renaming of Wigan town square The Wigan Council leader Nazia Rehman confirmed the news that Believe Square would be renamed after Sir Billy Boston, a fitting tribute given that the statue of him has now stood there for 10 years since it’s unveiling in 2016. “Following his passing, we wanted to ensure his legacy continues to be honoured in the heart of our town,” Rehman said per the BBC. “That’s why we are renaming Believe Square, the home of Sir Billy’s statue, as Sir Billy Boston Square.” Wigan Warriors’ CEO Kris Radlinski added: “For generations, people will pass though the [square], children will walk with their families, people who never had the privilege to see Billy play will see his name and ask who he was, and another generation will tell his story.” As referenced above, the statue in Wigan is one of three immortalising Sir Billy, with there being one in his home town of Cardiff and another featuring him outside Wembley.