Rob Burrow

Burrow was given the Helen Rollason award, which recognises individuals in the face of adversity as Sinfield received a Panel Special award for his remarkable ...

Burrow, 40, won eight Super League titles in a glittering playing career but was diagnosed with motor neurone disease, a life-limiting and incurable condition, ...

This is for all the MND warriors out there, we will not stop (trying) to find a cure.” “We’ve got to keep fighting. “What a fantastic guy he was.

Can you name every person awarded the Freedom of Leeds since 2000? Rhinos icons Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield are the latest to be awarded Leeds' highest ...

Leeds council say the honour recognises the “courage, commitment and inspirational strength of character” shown by Burrow and Sinfield, particularly in their campaign raising funds and awareness to fight motor neurone disease (MND). Rhinos icons Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield are the latest to be awarded Leeds’ highest civic honour. Can you name every person awarded the Freedom of Leeds since 2000?

Spectators in Salford were reduced to tears as rugby league legend and motor neurone disease sufferer Rob Burrow paid tribute to Doddie Weir at the 2022 BBC ...

"Rob is probably the most inspirational bloke in the UK at this moment in time. The former Super League stalwart was diagnosed with MND in 2019 after noticing a difference in his speech. [Olympian](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/olympics) Jessica Ennis-Hill was among those in the crowd who looked teary-eyed as Burrow gave his speech via a computer. The newly announced England rugby union defence coach has run more than 500 miles raising funds and awareness to fight motor neurone disease in honour of his best friend and former team-mate. Former Scotland and British and Irish Lions lock Weir died at the age of 52 in November following a six-year battle against MND. However, motor neurone disease sufferer Burrow diverted attention to Weir, who died as a result of MND in November, upon being recognised for his accomplishments.

Burrow's work to raise awareness of MND was recognised with the Helen Rollason Award while Kevin Sinfield received a special award in recognition of his ...

This is for all the MND warriors out there, we will not stop (trying) to find a cure.” “We’ve got to keep fighting. “What a fantastic guy he was.

Speaking through a synthetic voice machine that recreates his actual voice, Burrow, who is now non-verbal, said: “I am totally overcome with this award due to ...

We must continue to bang the drum however we can for MND.” Reacting to Rob Burrow’s speech, one fan wrote: “Really humbling watch this. I will accept the award on his behalf.

Burrow, 40, won eight Super League titles in a glittering playing career but was diagnosed with motor neurone disease, a life-limiting and incurable condition, ...

This is for all the MND warriors out there, we will not stop (trying) to find a cure.” “We’ve got to keep fighting. “What a fantastic guy he was.

Rob Burrow was awarded the Helen Rollason Award at this year's SPOTY, while ex-teammate Kevin Sinfield also received a special award.

Bless them all," while another penned: "Rob Burrows & Kevin Sinfield had tears flowing & I don’t understand the game of rugby." We will keep banging the drum." Sport is powerful enough to bring communities together." Thanks for your help." Rob then gave a tearful speech in which he praised those close to him for their continued support. "Especially my beautiful wide Lindsey and my amazing kids.

Leeds Rhinos legend Kevin Sinfield was awarded a special award after Rob Burrow was given the Helen Rollason award tonight at the Sports Personality of the ...

“Doddie used to say quite a lot that MND wasn’t incurable, just underfunded. “What sport also gives you, and rugby in particular, is it’s powerful enough to bring communities together and provide hope. Together they have helped lead the fight against MND and inspire the MND community especially in the wake of the late great Doddie Weir’s passing.

An emotional Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield vowed to fight on to find a cure for Motor Neurone Disease after each receiving awards at the BBC Sports ...

"Doddie used to say a lot that MND is curable – it’s just underfunded. "Rob’s probably the most inspirational bloke in the UK at this moment in time. My family and all those who have put their lives on hold to care for me – especially my beautiful wife Lindsey and my amazing kids. [freemen of the city of Leeds](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/leeds-rhinos-icons-rob-burrow-and-kevin-sinfield-granted-freedom-of-the-city-honour-in-leeds-3960913). "I’m inspired to keep going by my friend Kevin Sinfield – the guy who made the impossible possible. We witnessed a nation that cared about the MND community.

There was a heartbreaking moment during the Sports Personality Of The Year awards when rugby star Ed Slater stood alongside Rob Burrow to offer his support.

I will accept the award on his behalf." "I'm totally overcome with this award due to the amount of amazing people who have won this before. Ultimately I can’t win but I will fight with everything. Elsewhere, the Helen Rollason Award went to rugby star Rob Burrow, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in late 2019. Burrow spoke about his diagnosis in an interview with the BBC, saying: "It was a bit of a shock. On stage he was accompanied by Ed Slater, who has also just been diagnosed with the degenerative condition.

Viewers left in tears at BBC SPOTY montage of Rob Burrow's decline: Heartbreaking scenes show how motor neurone disease took Rugby League star from player in ...

The Prince and Princess of Wales led he tributes, writing on Twitter: 'Doddie Weir was a hero - we are so sad to hear of his passing. Speaking upon his arrival into Old Trafford on November 19, said: 'The way the Burrow family have been so courageous and brave, we just want to be a great friend. In a recent documentary Rob gave viewers a behind the scenes look at what it is like living with MND. He made sure that the MND community was not shuffled off with no treatment or research. We will keep banging the drum.' Pictured: Burrow looks up at Sinfield as his friend holds the BBC Special Award He said: 'What we witnessed was a nation that cared about the MND community. He has inspired us to be better friends. Pictured: Burrow with his wife Lindsey and their daughters last night An emotional Rob says: 'I had no idea how my family would react the more was taken away from me. He is a tower of strength.' 'My family who have put their lives on hold to care for me, especially my beautiful wife Lindsey and my amazing kids.