‘It will go down in everyone’s hearts’ – Keith Senior reflects on last match with Rob Burrow

Players such as Danny Buderus and Ali Lauiti’iti flew in from Australia to join the tributes, with Buderus giving an inspirational speech to the Rhinos before the game, which Jamie Jones Buchanan highlighted as a key factor in the Rhinos’ brilliant performance.

Former Leeds legend Keith Senior also reflected on his relationship with Rob Burrow in the build-up to the game and the moment that will live long in his memory.

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Senior highlights a moment that epitomizes Rob Burrow’s legacy

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Speaking as part of the build-up to the game, which was broadcast on Sky Sports, Senior reflected on the joint testimony for Burrow and Jones Buchanan. The game, also at Headingley, saw a number of the Rhinos’ golden generation don a Rhinos shirt for the last time in solidarity with Burrow.

Senior believes the memory summed up all the best qualities of the Rugby League community, showing how people will come together to support one of their own. He also believes it was the perfect demonstration of the high esteem in which everyone held Burrow. senior said: