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Kevin Sinfield pays tribute to ‘bravest best mate’ Rob Burrow after death

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Kevin Sinfield pays tribute to ‘bravest best mate’ Rob Burrow after death

Former Leeds Rhinos star Kevin Sinfield has written an emotional tribute to his former team-mate, Rob Burrow, after the rugby league legend died following a battle with motor neurone disease



Rob Burrow celebrated at the 2023 Pride of Britain Awards

Kevin Sinfield says the world has lost “a great man” following the death of Rob Burrow.

Leeds Rhinos confirmed on Sunday that Burrow had passed away at the age of 41 following a battle with motor neurone disease (MND). And Sinfield, who raised millions for charities alongside Burrow, has paid tribute to Burrow. He wrote in a statement: “Today was the day that I hoped would never come.




“The world has lost a great man and a wonderful friend to so many. You fought so bravely until the end and became a beacon of hope and inspiration, not only for the MND community but for all those who saw and heard your story.

“My love and thoughts go to your beautiful family, Lindsey, Macy, Maya and Jackson, to your parents Geoff and Irene, sisters Joanne and Claire and your wider family and friends.

“You will continue to inspire me every single day. I have lost a dear friend and will never forget the special times we shared both on and off the pitch. I would always say that you were pundits for pound the toughest player I ever played alongside, however, since your diagnosis, you were the toughest and bravest man I have ever met.

“The last four and a half years you showed the world what living and loving looked like and this was always done with the biggest smile on your face.

“I will miss you my little mate. All my love, Kev. X”


Kevin Sinfield has paid tribute to his late friend, Rob Burrow(PA)
Sinfield raised millions of pounds alongside Burrow for MND charities(Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com/REX/Shutterstock)

It’s estimated that Sinfield and Burrow raised around £15million for MND charities in their fundraising attempts, including the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon, which took place in both 2023 and 2024.

Sinfield, 43, carried his friend over the finish line in the 2023 event in a poignant moment which will live long in the memory.

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