Hundreds of mourners line the streets to pay respects to Rob Burrow
The funeral for the rugby league legend will take place in Pontefract today. Hundreds of people have lined the streets of Pontefract in West Yorkshire this afternoon to pay their respect to Rob Burrow. The former Leeds Rhinos star’s funeral is being held in a private service at Pontefract Crematorium. He passed away ‘peacefully’ aged […]
1 year ago
Rugby league pays emotional tribute to Rob Burrow before Challenge Cup final
A fitting tribute to a wonderful man Rugby League paid an emotional tribute to the late Rob Burrow before the Challenge Cup finals. Wigan Warriors face Warrington Wolves at Wembley Stadium the men’s final while St Helens play against Burrow’s former side Leeds Rhinos in the women’s final. Burrow died having battled motor neurone disease […]
1 year ago
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
Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow ‘humbled’ by MBE
Burrow was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease last year and has spent the time since raising money for others living with the condition Rob Burrow has described receiving an MBE as part of the New Year honours as “truly humbling”. The 38-year-old Leeds Rhinos legend has been recognised for services to rugby league and the […]
5 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