Kevin Sinfield pays moving tribute to ‘wonderful friend’ Rob Burrow
‘You were the toughest and bravest man I have ever met’ Kevin Sinfield has paid tribute to his “dear friend” and former Leeds Rhinos teammate Rob Burrow following the news of his death at the age of 41. On Sunday evening, the Rhinos confirmed in a statement that club legend Burrow had passed away following […]
1 year ago
Heartwarming moment Kevin Sinfield lifts Rob Burrow from wheelchair and carries him over marathon finish line
‘We should all have people in our lives that we would carry and trust to be carried over the line’ Having pushed his mate 26.2 miles in his wheelchair, Kevin Sinfield stopped just short of the finish line of the Leeds Marathon in an amazing gesture of friendship. Sinfield, the England rugby union defence coach, […]
3 years ago
Gloucester rugby players star in UK’s biggest advent calendar
The players will join Ed Slater who was recently diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease Rugby players from Gloucester Rugby and Gloucester Hartpury have joined Ed Slater to star in the UK’s biggest advent calendar, displayed afront a huge office building on a main road in the city. The calendar, which is in its fourth year, has […]
3 years ago
Former Ipswich and Sunderland forward Marcus Stewart diagnosed with MND
Stewart has been diagnosed aged 49 Marcus Stewart, the former Sunderland and Ipswich Town forward, has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease aged 49. Stewart was diagnosed after undergoing tests for 12 months. A joint statement from the Professional Footballers’ Association and Yeovil Town, where he is currently head of player development, has confirmed the […]
3 years ago
Ex-Leeds Rhinos captain Kevin Sinfield completes 7 marathons in 7 days in support of former teammate
Sinfield ran the marathons to raise money for the Motor Neurone Disease Association in support of his former teammate Ex-Leeds Rhinos captain Kevin Sinfield has completed his seventh marathon in seven days, raising more than £1 million for the Motor Neurone Disease Association in the process. Sinfield, who is now the Rhinos Director of Rugby, […]
5 years ago
Watch: Rangers legend Fernando Ricksen uses voice machine to thank fans for support
Fernando Ricksen has used a new voice machine to thank fans for their messages of support Five years ago, Ricksen was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease – a condition which affects the brain and nerves – and has since lost the ability to speak as a result. However, a post by the former Rangers player’s […]
8 years ago