Rob Burrow

English rugby league footballer (1982–2024)

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Robert Geoffrey Burrow was an English professional rugby league footballer who played as a scrum-half or hooker. Burrow spent his entire professional career with the Leeds Rhinos, making nearly 500 appearances as well as representing Great Britain, England, and Yorkshire.

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Kevin Sinfield kicks off new challenge for Rob Burrow Fundraiser and campaigner Kevin Sinfield has started a new charity challenge, the first following the death of his best friend and former Leeds Rhinos team-mate, Rob Burrow. Kevin will run seven.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:38Published 3 weeks ago

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Sinfield starts 230-mile run for charity The rugby star will run 230 miles in seven days across the UK in memory of late teammate Rob Burrow. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
Prince William pays tribute to Rob Burrow - as friend begins 'gruelling challenge' Prince William has sent a good luck message to a former rugby league star who has begun a gruelling challenge in memory of Rob Burrow. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
William writes foreword for memoir by Rob Burrow's widow The Prince of Wales has written a foreword for the memoir of the late rugby league player Rob Burrow's widow. Sky News - Published on September 18, 2024

Kevin Sinfield says new children's book is Rob Burrow's 'legacy piece' For more than four years the former rugby league star Rob Burrow shared his experiences of living with motor neurone disease. Sky News - Published on August 29, 2024
Rob Burrow podcast nominated for award The rugby legend is posthumously nominated for the rising star award at the British Podcast Awards. BBC Sport - Published on July 25, 2024
Civic reception to be held for ex-Leeds half-back Burrow The event at Leeds Civic Hall will celebrate rugby league icon and MND fundraiser Rob Burrow. BBC Sport - Published on July 12, 2024

Hundreds turn out to bid farewell to Rob Burrow Crowds turn out to pay their respects to rugby league icon and MND fundraiser Rob Burrow ahead of his funeral. BBC Sport - Published on July 7, 2024
Hundreds of people line the streets for Rob Burrow's funeral Hundreds of people have lined the streets to pay their final respects to former Leeds Rhinos star Rob Burrow. Sky News - Published on July 7, 2024
Fans to pay respects on Rob Burrow funeral route Leeds Rhinos is inviting the public to line the route ahead of the private service in Pontefract. BBC Sport - Published on July 7, 2024
Rob Burrow funeral plans revealed with poignant date set Details of Rob Burrow's funeral have been released to allow fans of the former Leeds Rhinos star to pay their respects. Sky News - Published on June 28, 2024

Burrow remembered as Leeds beat Leigh Watch highlights as Leeds Rhinos beat Leigh Leopards on an emotional night at Hedingley where they remembered one of their legends, Rob Burrow, who passed away at the age of 41 from motor neurone.. BBC Sport - Published on June 22, 2024
'I wish he could have seen this': Rob Burrow's club pays tribute at first match since his death Tributes have been paid to Rob Burrow at his former club Leeds Rhinos, with fans joining more than 80 players in honouring the star. Sky News - Published on June 21, 2024
Rob Burrow 'left messages for his children' before MND death, his wife says Former rugby league star turned motor neurone disease (MND) campaigner Rob Burrow recorded a series of messages for his children before he died, his wife has said. Sky News - Published on June 21, 2024	Rob Burrow recorded family messages before he died The MND campaigner's messages are for his children in the future, his wife told BBC Breakfast. BBC Sport - Published on June 21, 2024
Rob Burrow recorded video messages to be played as children grow up The MND campaigner's messages are for his children in the future, his wife told BBC Breakfast. BBC Sport - Published on June 21, 2024	Hull FC end long winless run against poor Leeds Hull FC claim just their second win of the year with victory over Leeds on an emotional day, as both teams pay tribute to Rhinos legend Rob Burrow. BBC Sport - Published on June 15, 2024
The advice ‘special human’ Burrow gave Slater as he battles MND Speaking to BBC Breakfast, former Gloucester and Leicester Tigers player Ed Slater pays tribute to Rob Burrow. BBC Sport - Published on June 11, 2024	Burrow gave MND community a voice - ex-rugby pro Slater Former Gloucester and Leicester lock Ed Slater says "thank you" to Rob Burrow for giving a voice to him and others with motor neurone disease. BBC Sport - Published on June 11, 2024
Challenge Cup final starts at 15:07 in Burrow tribute The Rugby Football League announces it will pay tribute to Rob Burrow by delaying the Challenge Cup final kick-off by seven minutes. BBC Sport - Published on June 5, 2024	Rob Burrow's wife and children lay flowers at Headingley Stadium following his death The wife and children of rugby league legend Rob Burrow have laid flowers at Headingley Stadium where many other people have also been paying their respects. Sky News - Published on June 4, 2024
Challenge Cup day chance 'to do Burrow justice' A bumper Challenge Cup weekend is the perfect opportunity to pay tribute to the late Rob Burrow, Warrington boss Sam Burgess says. BBC Sport - Published on June 4, 2024	Rob Burrow's wife pays tribute to 'hero' rugby player after his death aged 41 Rob Burrow's wife has paid tribute to her rugby player husband who died last week aged 41 after a battle with motor neurone disease (MND). Sky News - Published on June 3, 2024
Rob would want us to pull together - Burrow family Rob Burrow's parents and sisters pay tribute to the Leeds Rhinos legend after his death aged 41. BBC Sport - Published on June 3, 2024	Ceremony to mark start of build of MND centre is what Rob Burrow 'would have wanted' Rob Burrow's family has told Sky News a ceremony to break the ground for a centre bearing his name is "what he would have wanted" despite his death the day before. Sky News - Published on June 3, 2024
'Beacon of hope': Former teammate pays tribute to 'wonderful friend' Rob Burrow A former teammate of Rob Burrow has paid tribute to a "wonderful friend" after the rugby league legend died more than four years after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease. Sky News - Published on June 3, 2024	'Beacon of hope' - Sinfield's tribute to friend Burrow Kevin Sinfield pays tribute to the late Rob Burrow, calling his former Leeds Rhinos team-mate a "beacon of hope and inspiration". BBC Sport - Published on June 2, 2024