Rob Burrow, who has died aged 41, was an England and Great Britain rugby league international who in December 2019 was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease, touching the hearts of television viewers alongside his close friend and former teammate Kevin Sinfield who raised more than £8 million for MND charities.
Former Leeds Rhinos, England and Great Britain scrum-half Rob Burrow has died at the age of 41. A one-club man, Burrow won eight Super League titles, three World Club Challenges and two Challenge Cups with the Rhinos in a stellar career. In 2019, two years after retiring from the sport, Burrow was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND). With the help of former teammate Kevin Sinfield, millions of pounds have been raised for MND charities.
He was awarded a CBE in the New Year Honours List for his services to motor neurone disease (MND).