The former Leeds Rhinos player was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019 two years after retiring from a 17-season career
Freelance reporter and late editorFormer rugby player Rob Burrow has died aged 41, his ex-club Leeds Rhinos have announced.
Burrow spent his entire rugby league career with Leeds Rhinos and helped them win eight Super League titles. “Rob has always been a true inspiration throughout his life whether that was on the rugby league field or during his battle with MND .“The outpouring of love and support that Rob and the whole Burrow family have received over the last four and a half years meant so much to Rob.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Rob Burrow Marathon 2024: Leeds Rhinos legend diagnosed with MND to join former teammate Kevin SinfieldThe Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon is taking place tomorrow - and the Leeds Rhinos legend has said he will be in attendance.
Read more »
Kevin Sinfield completes Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon as MND fundraising continuesOne of Burrow’s daughters handed the 43-year-old his medal as he crossed the finish line at Headingley.
Read more »
Kevin Sinfield completes Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon as MND fundraising continuesOne of Burrow’s daughters handed the 43-year-old his medal as he crossed the finish line at Headingley.
Read more »
Todmorden daughters run Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon to support dad with MNDThe former University of Huddersfield lecturer was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2020.
Read more »
Rob Burrow: Rugby league player who raised awareness after Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis, dies aged 41Rob Burrow, the former rugby league star who worked tirelessly to raise awareness around motor neurone disease (MND) after being diagnosed with the illness, has died at the age of 41.
Read more »
Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow dies after brave motor neurone disease battleRob Burrow has died aged 41 after battling motor neurone disease, an illness he helped raise awareness for.
Read more »