One of the most popular players ever to wear a blue and amber jersey, Rob Burrow’s death was a huge shock, if not a surprise.
The former Leeds Rhinos scrum-half was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019, two years after hanging up his boots at the end of a career which saw him win eight Grand Finals and the hearts of every true rugby league fan. Here the YEP’s supporters’ Jury play their own tribute to a once in a lifetime player.
Rugby league doesn’t matter today. My formative years watching Leeds Rhinos were during those glorious times of the golden generation when superb professionals and world class players brought success to Leeds. The one player who epitomised the spirit of that team was Rob Burrow. Always defying the odds to reach the very top, his tiny stature was never an issue because he made up for it in heart, skill, speed, application, effort and a desire to succeed.
Sunday was a sad, sad day for Leeds Rhinos, rugby league and the MND community. I was lucky enough to watch Leeds throughout Rob’s career and met him on many occasions. I last met him at the Burrow Strictly Ball in Blackpool, he was surrounded by his loving family and it was great to see him so obviously happy. I showed him a photo I took of him with my two sons and his eyes lit up. He was a giant among men both on the field and off it.
The news of Rob’s passing has really hit me for six. We all knew it was going to happen at some point, but that hasn’t made it any easier. A 5ft 5ins warrior, the pocket rocket, ‘beep beep’ from Castleford played for us for his whole career and the way he didn’t let anyone of any size bother him earned respect from the whole rugby league community. With him being the same age as me I’ve always looked up to Rob and his courage and strength has helped me get through many a rough time.
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