Leeds Rhinos announce plans to celebrate the life of Rob Burrow at their match against Leigh Leopards

Leeds will celebrate the life of former player Rob Burrow at their game against Leigh later this month. Burrow, who made almost 500 appearances for the Rhinos, died on Sunday aged 41, four-and-a-half years after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

Burrow’s fight and fundraising efforts in tandem with former Rhinos teammate Kevin Sinfield have touched people beyond rugby league and he has been honored across the sport since his death. Leeds’ match against Leopards will be played on June 21, which is Global MND Awareness Day.

Burrow’s former team-mates will return to Headingley to remember their friend, while the Rhinos will wear a special shirt designed by Yorkshire MND sufferer Cath Muir. The kit, which was approved by Burrow a few months ago, features an image of the former defender alongside Sinfield and a blue cornflower, the symbol of hope for the MND.

Ten pounds from the sale of each replica shirt will be donated to the Leeds Hospitals Charity appeal to build the Rob Burrow Center for MND. Construction work on the center got off to an exciting start on Monday. The Rhinos will also welcome members of the MND community to the game against the Leopards to raise awareness and funds for those affected by the disease.

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