Rob Burrow

Lindsey Burrow and BBC Look North presenter Amy Garcia are planning a five-day charity challenge to raise money for BBC Children in Need.placeholder image

Lindsey Burrow planning 'Push for Pudsey' sofa challenge with BBC’s Amy Garcia

Sir Kevin Sinfield receives knighthood from Prince William for MND fundraisingplaceholder image

Kevin Sinfield receives his knighthood from Prince Williams for MND fundraising

The Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon.placeholder image

Rob Burrow’s legacy continues to live on as the MND Mile set to return in 2027

The MND Mile will return to Leeds in 2027, once again kicking off the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon weekend with a powerful celebration of inclusivity, community, and awareness.placeholder image

Rob Burrow’s legacy continues to live on as the MND Mile returns

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Sir Kevin Sinfield's 7 in 7challenge in Wakefield district

Yvette Cooper MP on a visit to the Rob Burrow Centre for MND in Seacroft, Leeds.placeholder image

Ensuring Rob Burrow's legacy lives on

Ryan Hall with Dr Agam Jung.placeholder image

Rhinos star Ryan Hall visits Rob Burrow MND Centre ahead of awareness match

Kevin Sinfield CBE has revealed the route for his seventh and final annual challenge to raise awareness and funds to support the MND community.placeholder image

Kevin Sinfield to pass near Rob Burrow's home for 7-in7 MND Grand Finale

Former Express photographer Scott Merrylees has been diagnosed with MNDplaceholder image

Shock MND diagnosis for former Express Chief Photographer Scott

The new artwork is an extension of last year's work, and includes 17 new elements that play tribute to Wakefield's rich mining history, as well as local icons and emblems, and sports stars - including the late Rob Burrowplaceholder image

Xscape's Cas Vegas cactus lift mural given vibrant upgrade

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Artist creates fundraising print of Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield

Lindsey Burrow and her children - Macy, Jackson and Maya - at the finish lineplaceholder image

'An incredible day': Rob Burrow marathon another huge success

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Rhinos icon Sinfield reveals why Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon is simply 'the best'

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Lindsey Burrow's emotional message ahead of Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

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Wakefield to host evening with rugby league legend Kevin Sinfield

Parents of Rob Burrow Geoff and Irene, and his sisters Joanne Hartshorne and Claire Burnett attending the civic event commemorating the life and achievements of Rob Burrow at Leeds Civic Hall photographed by Tony Johnson for The Yorkshire Post.placeholder image

'A great loss': Readers pay tribute to 'heroic' Geoff Burrow

Readers have paid tribute and shared their condolences following the death of “true Yorkshire gent” Geoff Burrow.

Charles Gray

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Tribute to Geoff Burrow: family man, campaigner and union stalwart

Rob's dad, Geoff Burrow, paid tribute to his son before the game.placeholder image

Rob Burrow's dad and 'devoted' grandfather and campaigner dies

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Hundreds expected for fundraising walk in honour of grandad diagnosed with MND

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Age UK chief executive on New Year Honours list

Wakefield One, Wakefield Council's headquarters building.placeholder image

Councillors unanimously in favour of MND Charter

County Hall, Wakefield.placeholder image

Call for council to adopt MND Charter to support people living with the disease

Thousands of runners will take part in the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon and half marathon today placeholder image

The Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon returns in 2026 - sign up now

Train named after rugby league legend and MND campaigner Rob Burrow unveiled by Northern - Lindsey Burrow and family with Coun Denise Jeffrey.placeholder image

Train named after Rob Burrow unveiled at Castleford Station

Messages of support have been shared for Rob's nomination, urging people to vote.placeholder image

'It would be my dream to take the children on stage and win this for Rob'

Huge response to Rob's documentary national nomination.placeholder image

Macy Burrow makes emotional speech to vote for documentary at awards

Final Rob Burrow documentary is shortlisted for an NTAplaceholder image

Final Rob Burrow documentary is shortlisted for an NTA - here's how you can vote

Rob Burrow’s third and final documentary has been shortlisted at the National TV Awards (NTAs).

Abigail Kellett

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Rob Burrow Centre for MND: Garden works begins ahead of opening

The operator is now working with Rob’s family and the MND Association to create artwork for the train that pays tribute to him and raises awareness of the condition.placeholder image

Northern train to be named after rugby league legend and campaigner Rob Burrow

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Rob Burrow mmd charity evening

Today (Monday, June 2) marks one year since rugby league legend Rob Burrow sadly passed away. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

'Beacon of courage': Rob Burrow remembered on first anniversary of passing

Photos from Leeds Rhinos v Wakefield Trinity. Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.complaceholder image

Photos and reaction as Trinity fall agonisingly short at Leeds

Max Jowitt starred for Wakefield Trinity again at Headingley with another double. Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.complaceholder image

Leeds 22-18 Wakefield: Gutsy Trinity’s winning streak ends at Rhinos

Wakefield Trinity have made the short journey across West Yorkshire to face Leeds Rhinos. Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.complaceholder image

Live Super League: Leeds Rhinos v Wakefield Trinity LIVE

Leeds Rhinos players (left to right) Ash Handley, Kallum Watkins and Mikolaj Oledzki, who all played with Rob Burrow earlier in their career, wearing the special one off MND Awareness shirt that Leeds Rhinos will wear this Saturday in honour of Burrow, who passed away on 2nd June 2024.placeholder image

Leeds Rhinos reveal Rob Burrow tribute plans in match against Wakefield Trinity

Lindsey Burrow, wife of late rugby legend Rob Burrow, plants wildflowers in his memory to mark Celebration Day (May 26) placeholder image

Celebs share how they plan to remember loved ones this Celebration Day

Leeds Rhinos will face Wakefield Trinity in the annual MND awareness match on May 31. Photo: Tony Johnsonplaceholder image

BBC to broadcast Leeds Rhinos v Wakefield Trinity match in memory of Rob Burrow

Leeds Rhinos star Ryan Hall wearing the special kit which will raise funds for the MND Associationplaceholder image

Leeds to face Wakefield in MND awareness match to continue Rob Burrow's legacy

Lindsey Burrow will run two marathons in two weeks.placeholder image

Lindsey Burrow to run two marathons in two weeks

Councillors are expected to meet with rail operator Northern and West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) to consider the proposal, a meeting heard.placeholder image

Calls to name train in honour of Rob Burrow

Yvette Cooper with Castleford Academy pupils.placeholder image

Families to benefit from breakfast clubs and school uniform changes

The event will rasie vital funds for The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease.placeholder image

Farmer Copleys to host danceathon fundraiser for Rob Burrow's MND Centre

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Brothers in arms: Limited edition portraits of Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield

It's been a year of mixed emotions for the people of Wakefield.placeholder image

Wakefield 2024: Take a look back at what made the news this year

The MND community, including Rob Burrow’s parents Geoff and Irene, Leeds Teaching Hospital’s MND patients and their families celebrate Leeds Hospitals Charity reaching its £6.8million fundraising total before signing the timber frame under construction at the Rob Burrow Centre in Seacroft, Leedsplaceholder image

Rob Burrow Centre for MND reaches £6.8m target as supporters leave their mark

Kevin Sinfield and the team approach the finish line in Saddleworth.placeholder image

Sinfield runs home for Christmas after completing epic charity challenge

Kevin Sinfield has admitted his latest 7 in 7 in 7 challenge for Motor Neurone Disease (MND) will be “pretty tough” without former Leeds Rhinos teammate Rob Burrow being a part of it. Picture by Steve Riding.placeholder image

'It means a lot': Kevin Sinfield set for first charity run without Rob Burrow

Kevin Sinfield with Rob and Lindsey Burrow at the Rob Burrow Marathon launch at Headingley Stadium in 2023placeholder image

Kevin Sinfield reveals route for his 'Running home for Christmas' challenge

Rob Burrow's father Geoff Burrow presents the 745 trophy to Danny McGuire, alongside Ed Slater who formed the idea for the unique hybrid game with Rob.placeholder image

Rob Burrow’s dad joins clamour to make MND charity game annual event

Headingley hosted the first 745 Game.placeholder image

Rob Burrow's Rugby League legends overcome Union stars in Headingley showstopper

Luke Gale, John Bentley and Ben Thaler were at Headingley to preview Sunday's inaugral 'The 745 Game'.placeholder image

Rugby stars from both codes coming together for three ‘magic human beings’

Kevin Sinfield and Rob Burrow in action for Leeds Rhinos in 2011placeholder image

Rugby legends set to appear at '745 Game' in memory of Rob Burrow

AMT Headingley Rugby Stadium will host a unique rugby occasion next month with the first ever 745 Game in tribute to Rugby League legend, Rob Burrow CBE.placeholder image

Headingley to host unique cross-code rugby clash in Rob Burrow's memory

Recorded before his death from Motor Neurone Disease, the charismatic player continues his cheeky and irreverent conversations, asking seven questions to different sporting stars. (BBC)placeholder image

BBC to posthumously release Rob Burrow’s final podcast series

Trainer Julie Camacho and Good Racing Co Ambassdor Adele Mulrennan with Dolly's Delightplaceholder image

New ‘Ladies Only’ racing syndicate launched for female entrepreneurs in Wakefiel...

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