Kevin Sinfield has paid a heartfelt tribute to his long-time friend Rob Burrow, who tragically passed away aged 41 after a battle with motor neurone disease (MND). Leeds Rhinos confirmed the sad news on Sunday.
Shinfield, who worked with Burrows to raise millions of dollars for charity, expressed his sorrow in a statement: “Today was a day I hoped would never come.”
He continued: “The world has lost a great man and a wonderful friend to so many. You fought bravely until the end and were a beacon of hope and inspiration not only to the Department of Defense community but to all who saw or heard of you.” story.”
He added: “My love and thoughts go out to your beautiful family: Lindsey, Macy, Maya and Jackson, your parents Jeff and Irene, sisters Joanne and Claire, and your wider family and friends.”
Sinfield concluded: “You will continue to inspire me every day. I have lost a dear friend and I will never forget the special times we shared both on and off the field. I would always like to say that you were the expert on my toughest player, but “Since your diagnosis, you have been the strongest and bravest person I have ever met.”
He concluded his tribute by saying: “For the past four and a half years you have shown the world what life and love can look like and this has always been done with the biggest smile on your face. “I will miss you my little friend. My love, Kev. X.”
Sinfield and Burrow’s fundraising efforts, including the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon held in 2023 and 2024, are estimated to have generated around £15 million for Ministry of Defense charities.
In an emotional moment that will be remembered for years to come, Sinfield, 43, walked her friend across the finish line during the 2023 competition.
