Rob Burrow

A leading underwear brand has given its support to Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow's fight against neurone disease (MND).

“The money raised will help the MND Association support people living with the disease as well as their families and also go towards vital research into treatments and a cure for motor neurone disease.” The OddBalls Rob Burrow MND Association range includes men’s boxer shorts and women’s briefs and a bra, with designs approved by Rob and his wife Lindsey. Burrow was diagnosed with mnd in 2019 and is a patron of the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

The heartbreaking moment will feature in an upcoming BBC documentary about the Leeds Rhinos legend.

But he tells her: “I am not happy to talk about this.” “But we can’t, so we just have to make the best of it and enjoy every moment that we have together. I think about growing old with Lindsey and watching the children grow up and it gives me a goal.” “When we did go on a date to the pictures, his mum Irene picked us up.” Mischievous Rob interjected: “I felt sorry for her, because she stalked me for years. He drove home from the hospital appointment and said, ‘It will be all right!’.” But Rob’s 2019 diagnosis was a “massive shock”. I love her so much.” Ex-Leeds Rhinos skipper Kevin Sinfield, who later ran seven marathons in seven days to raise money to fight MND, had also been worried about him. Rob said: “I could not ask for a better help than my beautiful wife Lindsey. But three years ago he was told he may have only a year, two at most, to live. She is my very own superhero and I could not be alive without her help with everything. [NHS](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/all-about/nhs) physiotherapist Lindsey said: “He always says: ‘Find someone else, you’re still young’.

Rob Burrow was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in December 2019 but remains positive as he battles the illness with the help of his dedicated wife.

Rob, awarded an MBE last year for raising awareness of MND, said the worst thing about the condition is “not being able to be a normal dad to the kids and kick the ball with Jackson and play with the girls. I think about growing old with Lindsey and watching the children grow up and it gives me a goal.” They married in 2006 and Lindsey said they had the “perfect life” but, looking back, she thinks there may have been signs of MND even before his retirement in 2017. He drove home from the hospital appointment and said, ‘It will be all right!’.” When we did go on a date to the pictures, his mum Irene picked us up.” She used to dance with his eldest sister and he got her number through mutual friends. Mischievous Rob interjected: “I felt sorry for her, because she stalked me for years. ''She is my very own superhero and I could not be alive without her help with everything. Rob said: “I could not ask for a better help than my beautiful wife Lindsey. In a BBC Two documentary about the family’s struggle, Lindsey holds her frail husband up as he watches the kids’ sports day. [Rugby](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/rugby) League legend Rob Burrow's devoted wife burst into tears after the terminally ill sportsman star told her to move on with someone else after he passes away. The lethal illness severely shortens the life of those diagnosed with most people predicted to live for around 3 years after the beginning of their symptoms.

Former Leeds Rhino rugby star Rob Burrow, whose life has been devastated by motor neurone disease, made his wife burst into tears because he told her to ...

I have a wonderful wife and three beautiful children. They will consider other possible conditions and can refer you to a specialist called a neurologist if necessary. He is still that, and so much more.' What more does a man need?' 'Without this drug it will be a bleak outcome. But how could I not feel lucky? Since being diagnosed he told to 'find someone else after I'm gone' It's not known why this happens. Of course I would. These cells gradually stop working over time. I love her so much.' Would I change things?

The Leeds Rhinos legend and father of three was first diagnosed with motor neurone disease back in 2019, and has been campaigning for research funding ever ...

But we can’t, so we just have to make the best of it and enjoy every moment that we have together. I love seeing them smile and being so funny.” “My kids have inspired me to be happy and I love it when they are loving life," he said. She carries him to his wheelchair, works with him on his physio in a swimming pool and helps him up the stairs to bed. "It makes you never want to give in. I did not think she signed up to look after me so soon. Lindsey says: “I’m so lucky to be Rob’s wife, despite the situation that we are in. Rob said: “I could not ask for a better help than my beautiful wife Lindsey. While Rob, 40, can no longer walk or talk and has to communicate through a keyboard controlled by his eyes, the couple still manage to smile, laugh and share banter. I love her so much.” It’s a cliché, isn’t it – love at first sight – but I think that’s true." [she explained.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/rob-burrows-superhero-wife-tears-28225350) "There will never be anybody else.