Rob Burrow: Rugby league legend to be honored by Hull FC in first Leeds Rhinos game since his death | Coverage of the Sky Sports tribute on Friday | Rugby League News

Rugby league legend Rob Burrow will be honored by Hull FC at Leeds Rhinos’ first Super League match following his tragic death from motor neurone disease.

Burrow recently died aged just 41 after being diagnosed with the degenerative condition in 2019, just two years after retiring from the sport.

In a glittering 17-season career spent entirely with the Rhinos, Burrow won eight Super League titles, two Challenge Cup trophies and three World Club Challenges.

Leeds are set to play in the club’s first Super League match since the rugby league legend died, with hosts Hull FC paying tribute at the MKM Stadium on Saturday.

As the teams take to the pitch ahead of the match, a video commemorating Burrow’s life and some of his most iconic moments will be played before former team-mate Liam Sutcliffe and current Leeds Rhinos captain Cam Smith lay wreaths on the ground in his name. both clubs in his memory.

A minute’s applause will be observed before kick-off and there will also be a minute’s applause in the seventh minute of the game.

Before that on Friday, Sky Sports will be broadcast at 19:00 Sky Sports Action ahead of the Warrington Wolves vs Salford Red Devils Super League clash to pay a special tribute to Burrow.

Former teammates Brian Carney, Jamie Jones-Buchanan and Barrie McDermott will lead the coverage, while we’ll also hear from rugby league legends Sam Burgess and Danny McGuire, among others. Sky Sports’ former lead commentator Eddie Hemmings will also be in attendance to give us his thoughts on commentary throughout Burrow’s career, much of which has been captured by Sky Sports cameras.

It’s sure to be an evening filled with every emotion, including laughter Sky Sports shares a unique take on a rugby league legend with our audience.

A Hull FC statement said: “The club was deeply saddened to learn of the Rugby League legend’s passing earlier this month – Rob was a warrior, a hero and an inspiration, who battled motor neurone disease with incredible strength. dignity and courage.

“His legacy to both the sport of Rugby League and the MND community will never be forgotten.

“In consultation with Rhinos, the club has confirmed a number of tributes will take place before and during the match.

“Supporters will be able to donate to Leeds Hospitals Charity’s Rob Burrow Center for Motor Neurone Disease, with a bucket collection taking place inside the stadium – young players from Rob’s Featherstone Lions Community Club will be taking part in the bucket collection.

“Supporters will also be able to sign the club’s book of condolence at the MKM Stadium shop prior to kick-off – supporters wishing to sign the book are advised to arrive in good time.

“Members of the Hull FC squad will wear a special warm-up shirt before kick-off bearing Burrow’s name and the number seven, which is synonymous with the eight-time Grand Final winner, as well as black armbands during the match.

“The shirts will be signed by the players and auctioned off via the club’s eBay channel in the coming weeks, with all proceeds being donated to the Rob Burrow Center for Motor Neurone Disease at Leeds Hospitals Charity.

“The match ball will be delivered by Hull FC legend Scott Taylor, who was a close friend of Rob’s and recently ran the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon, raising money for the Motor Neurone Disease Association.”