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26th September 2025

NEWS

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Northern Unveils Train Honouring Rugby League Legend and MND Campaigner Rob Burrow

Northern has paid tribute to rugby league legend and inspirational MND campaigner Rob Burrow by naming a train in his honour. Unveiled at a special ceremony at Castleford station, the Class 195 train features striking artwork across two carriages, including a powerful image of Rob in action during his international rugby career. Inside, passengers…

15th June 2024

OUR CITY

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Leeds City Council Commits to Permanent Tribute for Local Hero Rob Burrow

Leeds City Council has reaffirmed its dedication to honoring the remarkable life and contributions of Rob Burrow, the beloved Leeds Rhinos icon. Rob Burrow, who captured the hearts of many globally with his efforts to fundraise and increase awareness for Motor Neurone Disease (MND) following his diagnosis in 2019, passed away earlier this month.…

10th May 2024

SPORT

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Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon Anticipated to Bring Joy and Unity to the City

The city of Leeds is gearing up for a day filled with enthusiasm and community spirit as the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon approaches this Sunday, May 12. In partnership with Clarion, this significant sporting and fundraising event is poised to draw thousands of participants, promising to be one of the most notable dates on…

Cyclists tackle Buttertubs Pass during a previous Struggle Events ride. Credit- Dan Monaghan of Cadence Images.

8th March 2024

SPORT

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Saddle up for cycling event marking 10 years since Yorkshire’s Grand Depart

A major new cycling event is taking place in Yorkshire this summer to mark the 10th anniversary of the county’s unforgettable staging of the Tour de France Grand Depart. The mass participation event, named Legacy Ride, will be held on Sunday, July 7, with amateur cyclists getting the chance to retrace the route followed…

2nd June 2023

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Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon runners reach £1 million fundraising milestone to help fund specialist MND centre in Leeds

Leeds Hospitals Charity is delighted to announce that their Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon runners have collectively raised over £1 million pounds. All funds raised will go towards the charity’s appeal to build the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neruone Disease at Seacroft Hospital which is now at £4 million pounds thanks to this huge…

12th May 2023

WHAT'S ON

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On your marks and get set for the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

Final preparations have begun for the inaugural Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon in partnership with Clarion – a ‘Plan Ahead’ will once again put the city firmly in the national and international sporting spotlight. ‘Plan Ahead’ – that’s the message to people in Leeds as the city gears up for one of its biggest ever…

Civic dignitaries and other VIPs applaud after the signing of a ceremonial book by Rob Burrow's wife Lindsey.

13th January 2023

OUR CITY

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Leeds Rhinos legends Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield given Honorary Freedom of the city

Leeds added a new chapter to a remarkable story of courage and comradeship as the city awarded its Highest Civic Honour to Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield. Rugby league legends Rob and Kevin have both been given the freedom of Leeds in recognition of their heroic campaigning and fundraising for all those affected by…

13th January 2023

SPORT

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Finalists announced for 2023 Leeds Sports Awards

Leeds Sports Awards will be taking place on Friday 17th March at New Dock Hall and it promises to be a special event. The finalists have been announced for the 20th Annual Leeds Sports Awards to take place at New Dock Hall on Friday 17th March. After a record level of nominations, 51 finalists…

23rd December 2022

LEEDS RHINOS

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Freedom of Leeds honour for local heroes Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield

Leeds City Council is proud to announce that Rob and Kevin have been chosen to receive the freedom of Leeds. The courage, commitment and inspirational strength of character shown by local heroes Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield in the most difficult of circumstances is set to be recognised with Leeds’s Highest Civic Honour. They…

26th November 2021

CHARITY

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Rugby League Legend Kevin Sinfield completed his Extra Mile Challenge raising money and awareness of motor neurone disease

Kevin Sinfield OBE completed his Extra Mile Challenge at Headingley Stadium in front of hundreds of fans, players, friends and family and was welcomed back by the man who inspired it all, his friend and former team mate, Rob Burrow MBE. After raising over £2.7 million through his first fundraising effort to raise funds…

Kevin Sinfield - The Extra Mile Challenge

22nd October 2021

CHARITY

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Kevin Sinfield set for toughest challenge yet as he goes the ‘Extra Mile’ for friend Rob Burrow

Rugby League Legend and MND Association Patron Kevin Sinfield OBE is putting his running shoes back on this November as he sets out on his latest fundraising challenge for those impacted by MND. In December 2020, Sinfield led a team that raised over £2.7 million by running seven marathons in seven days. The former…

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Northern Unveils Train Honouring Rugby League Legend and MND Campaigner Rob Burrow

Leeds City Council Commits to Permanent Tribute for Local Hero Rob Burrow

Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon Anticipated to Bring Joy and Unity to the City

Saddle up for cycling event marking 10 years since Yorkshire’s Grand Depart

Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon runners reach £1 million fundraising milestone to help fund specialist MND centre in Leeds

On your marks and get set for the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

Leeds Rhinos legends Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield given Honorary Freedom of the city

Finalists announced for 2023 Leeds Sports Awards

Freedom of Leeds honour for local heroes Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield

Rugby League Legend Kevin Sinfield completed his Extra Mile Challenge raising money and awareness of motor neurone disease

Kevin Sinfield set for toughest challenge yet as he goes the ‘Extra Mile’ for friend Rob Burrow

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