rugby
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In all, Boston scored 571 tries in his career - a total surpassed only by Australian legend Brian Bevan in top-class rugby league - and is one of the truly great British rugby league players.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
The 32-year-old was first-choice stand-off during their 2023 Rugby World Cup campaign, but he has been ineligible for selection while playing his club rugby in Japan since.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
The stadium’s size meant it could accommodate state track and field championships, college and pro football, motorcycle racing, roller derby and rugby.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
The tall, athletic rugby and polo fan embarked on a decade-long military career that included two Afghanistan deployments, one as a helicopter pilot.
From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026
In rugby, halftime only lasts five minutes and the players are not allowed to leave the field.
From "Winger" by Andrew Smith
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