Kevin Sinfield has shared a heartfelt tribute to his long-time good friend Rob Burrow, who tragically handed away on the age of 41 after a battle with motor neurone illness (MND). Leeds Rhinos confirmed the unhappy information on Sunday.
Sinfield, who alongside Burrow raised hundreds of thousands for charities, expressed his sorrow in an announcement: “In the present day was the day that I hoped would by no means come.”
He continued: “The world has misplaced an incredible man and an exquisite good friend to so many. You fought so bravely till the top and have become a beacon of hope and inspiration, not just for the MND neighborhood however for all those that noticed and heard your story.”
He added: “My love and ideas go to your stunning household, Lindsey, Macy, Maya and Jackson, to your dad and mom Geoff and Irene, sisters Joanne and Claire and your wider household and pals.”
Sinfield concluded: “You’ll proceed to encourage me each single day. I’ve misplaced a pricey good friend and can always remember the particular instances we shared each on and off the pitch. I might at all times say that you simply had been pundits for pound the hardest participant I ever performed alongside, nonetheless, since your prognosis, you had been the hardest and bravest man I’ve ever met.”
He ended his tribute by saying: “The final 4 and a half years you confirmed the world what residing and loving appeared like and this was at all times carried out with the largest smile in your face. “I’ll miss you my little mate. All my love, Kev. X.”
Sinfield and Burrow’s fundraising efforts, together with the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon held in 2023 and 2024, are believed to have generated roughly £15million for MND charities.
In a touching second that will probably be remembered for years to come back, 43 yr previous Sinfield carried his good friend throughout the end line through the 2023 occasion.
