A Leeds rugby club has shared their own personal tribute to the late Rob Burrow.
The Leeds Rhinos legend died on Sunday following a four-and-a-half-year battle with motor neurone disease . Now, local amateur rugby club, the Farnley Falcons has shared their own unique tribute. Via the use of a drone, the club’s members gathered to form a big Number Seven - inspired by Burrow’s iconic Leeds Rhinos jersey.
What a massive inspiration for not just our city but also our sport. Rest in peace Rob.” Burrow died at Pinderfield’s Hospital, near his home, surrounded by his loving family after becoming ill last week. Get the latest on all of the news from across Leeds sent directly to your inbox with our free daily newsletter Tributes have poured in from across the country since the star’s death, including from his close friend Kevin Sinfield, who described it as “the day that I hoped would never come.
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