Leeds Rhinos are planning a permanent tribute to Rob Burrow at Headingley

The 41-year-old died after a battle with motor neurone disease.

Leeds Rhinos say they will form a permanent tribute to Rob Burrow at Headingley following the 41-year-old’s death.

From today, the staff there will start storing the tributes that have been left on the ground.

They say they will work with the Robs on the tribute.

The club also regretted that Rob’s funeral will take place in July.

A statement from the club said:

“From Monday morning, June 10, club staff will begin collecting and safely storing the many shirts and memorabilia that have been left in tribute to Rob from people all over the country.

“This is to ensure they will not be affected by the weather and the site remains a fitting tribute to Rob. Each will be photographed and put into a book, copies of which will go to the family, one to the stadium and one to be housed in the new Rob Burrow Center for MND.

“The club will make a decision, together with Rob’s family, how to use the shirts and items to form a permanent tribute in the stadium, most likely somewhere in the South Stand, to remember the place where people came to remember by Rob this week”.

“The club is working with the Burrow family regarding the details of Rob’s funeral, which will take place in early July.

“This will be a private event for family and friends, however there will be a chance for members of the public to pay their respects to Rob on his final journey, details of which will be published nearer the time.

“The club is also working with Leeds City Council on a larger civic event following Rob’s funeral, which will be streamed for those who wish to watch. Details of this will be announced in due course.”

The Rhinos’ next home game against Leigh Leopards on June 21 falls on Global MND Awareness Day and the club marked the event as a celebration of Burrow’s life.

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