Rob Burrow

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The Heartfelt Tributes to Rob Burrow: A Story of Bravery and Friendship

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Kevin Sinfield leads touching tributes to Rob Burrow, a true inspiration and friend. Learn more about the legacy of the late rugby league star.

Rob Burrow, the beloved English rugby league star, passed away at the age of 41, leaving behind a legacy of bravery and resilience. Kevin Sinfield, his dear friend and former teammate, expressed deep sorrow over the loss, emphasizing Burrow's strength throughout his battle with motor neurone disease.

Pan Macmillan also paid tribute to Burrow, recognizing his contributions as a rugby player, charity fundraiser, and author. The impact of his advocacy and courage in the face of adversity resonated deeply within the community.

Amidst the heartfelt tributes, Sally Nugent fondly remembered Burrow on BBC Breakfast, highlighting his incredible bravery and the touching moments shared with his family. His wife, Lindsey, revealed his final wish of creating a specialist centre to combat motor neurone disease, cementing his lasting legacy.

Rob Burrow's passing has sparked an outpouring of support and gratitude for his remarkable life. The inspirational journey of this remarkable individual serves as a beacon of hope, with his memory continuing to inspire others to fight against motor neurone disease.

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Kevin Sinfield says Rob Burrow 'toughest and bravest man I have ... (Sky Sports)

Rob Burrow has died at age of 41, four and a half years after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease; Kevin Sinfield and Burrow raised millions of ...

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Kevin Sinfield leads tributes to 'dear friend' Rob Burrow - ESPN (ESPNScrum.com)

Kevin Sinfield has led the tributes to his "dear friend" and former Leeds Rhinos teammate Rob Burrow who died on Sunday at the age of 41.

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Pan Macmillan pays tribute to late Rob Burrow CBE (The Bookseller)

Pan Macmillan has paid tribute to Rob Burrow CBE, rugby player, charity fundraiser and author, following his death from motor neurone disease, aged 41.

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Kevin Sinfield pays tribute to 'brave and inspiring' Rob Burrow as ... (planetrugby.com)

England coach Kevin Sinfield has led the tributes to friend and former team-mate Rob Burrow, who has passed away at the age of 41.

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MND has claimed the life of English rugby league star Rob Burrow ... (ABC News)

Rob Burrow, a former England rugby league star, died at the weekend following an MND diagnosis in 2019. What are the most common symptoms of the disease?

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Sally Nugent remembers 'incredibly brave' Rob Burrow after death at ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

The BBC Breakfast presenter spent time with him and his family.

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Rob Burrow's wife Lindsey reveals final touching wish of husband ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Rob Burrow's legacy will live on through a specialist centre dedicated to fighting motor neurone disease, which is being built in his name at Seacroft ...

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What is Motor Neurone Disease? The rare condition explained after ... (The Independent)

Former rugby league player Rob Burrow has died five years after he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

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Rob Burrow: Tributes after Leeds Rhinos and MND campaigner dies ... (BBC News)

Tributes are being paid to Rob Burrow who has died aged 41. The former Leeds Rhinos rugby league star was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in 2019.

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'A beacon of hope': Kevin Sinfield's farewell to 'little mate' Rob Burrow (The Guardian)

Former teammate, who has raised around £8m for charity to combat MND, paid an emotional tribute to Burrow who died on Sunday aged 41.

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Rob Burrow: Leeds Rhinos legend's incredible life in pictures (BBC News)

The former rugby league player, who was diagnosed with MND in 2019, has died at the age of 41.

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Trainer Craig Lidster Pays Tribute To "Inspirational" Rob Burrow (Thoroughbred Daily News)

Burrow, an England international rugby league player who spent his whole career with Leeds Rhinos, was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019 after ...

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Rob Burrow, rugby league star and inspirational fundraiser, dies ... (CNN)

Former rugby league star Rob Burrow, whose quiet strength and relentless campaigning captured the hearts of many Britons after he was diagnosed with motor ...

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'He'll be proud': work starts on Rob Burrow motor neurone disease ... (The Guardian)

Grief and adoration at ceremony just day after death of rugby league great, who dedicated last years to help others with disease.

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Rob Burrow obituary (The Guardian)

The Leeds Rhinos, England and Great Britain rugby league international Rob Burrow, who has died aged 41, was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019 ...

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Rob Burrow's family pay tribute as building starts on MND centre (BBC News)

The family of Rob Burrow have said the rugby league legend would be "watching today" as they oversaw the start of construction on a motor neurone disease ...

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Rob Burrow death: Ceremony to break ground for motor neurone ... (Sky News)

The new £6m Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease at Seacroft Hospital in Leeds will be a state-of-the-art facility designed to support the needs of ...

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'Simply the best': Rob Burrow's wife shares moving tribute to rugby ... (Sky News)

The death of the former Leeds Rhinos player was announced on Sunday, after his four-and-a-half year battle with motor neurone disease.

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Rob Burrow: The rugby legend's final message (BBC News)

"In a world full of adversity we must still dare to dream," he says in the video. The Rugby League legend recorded the message, to be used only after his death, ...

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Rob Burrow urges people not to 'waste a moment' in final message (BBC News)

The speech was recorded for a BBC documentary, with Burrow asking for it to be shared after his death.

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Rob Burrow urges people not to 'waste a moment' in final message (BBC News)

The speech was recorded for a BBC documentary, with Burrow asking for it to be shared after his death.

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There's Only One Rob Burrow features powerful final message from ... (BBC News)

The special programme pays tribute to the rugby league legend and MND campaigner.

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Cross-code legend expects rugby to unite to remember Rob Burrow ... (planetrugby.com)

Cross-code legend Jonathan Davies has called on rugby to unite as one on Saturday to remember Leeds Rhinos great Rob Burrow.

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Rob Burrow's wife pays tribute to late 'loving, kind and caring' husband (The Independent)

Rob Burrow died after a long battle with motor neurone disease, it was confirmed on Sunday.

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Rob Burrow final message – 'We must still dare to dream' (Yahoo News UK)

The ex-rugby league player died aged 41 after a four-and-a-half-year battle with motor neurone disease (MND). The father of three urged people to “be brave ...

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Rob Burrow's final message: 'We must still dare to dream' (Telegraph.co.uk)

Burrow's last message was aired during a televised tribute to the Leeds Rhinos and Great Britain rugby league great which was aired on the BBC on Monday night.

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