Prince of Wales leads tributes to Rob Burrow after rugby league legend dies aged 41
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Prince of Wales leads tributes to Rob Burrow after rugby league legend dies aged 41

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Catherine and I send our love to Lindsey, Jackson, Maya and Macy.” open image in gallery Ex-Leeds Rhinos rugby league player Kevin Sinfield embraces former teammate Rob Burrow Burrow’s long-time former Leeds team mate Jamie Peacock wrote on Instagram: “We all knew this day was coming, it was always going to be too soon and none of us wanted to think about it. RIP mate.” open image in gallery Rob Burrow is one of Leeds Rhinos’ greatest players Ex-Scotland rugby union international Doddie Weir campaigned alongside Burrow to raise awareness and funds for MND until his death in November 2022 aged 52, and his charity – My Name’5 Doddie Foundation – described Burrow as “a true inspiration” on Sunday evening. open image in gallery Tributes have been paid to Rob Burrow at Headingley “He is a truly amazing person and the awareness he has put on MND, with the work Kevin has done, while he’s been having this battle has been amazing, and the work Kevin will continue to do to raise awareness for MND, not only in the UK but around the world.” Former Rhinos team-mate and close friend Barrie McDermott wrote on social media: “The world will never forget Rob Burrow. open image in gallery Rob Burrow in action for Leeds Rhinos “We had already committed earlier this year that the player of the match in the men’s Betfred Super League Grand Final will receive the Rob Burrow Award – to be presented for the first time at Old Trafford this October.” Every Super League club offered their condolences, with defending champions Wigan writing: “His legacy will live on through those whose lives he touched, and his story will continue to inspire all.” St Helens chairman Eamonn McManus said in a statement on the club’s official website: “He has left an indelible mark on our sport.

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