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Rob Burrow: Tributes paid to Leeds Rhinos legend following death

Burrow and Sinfield were both given the freedom of Leeds last year – the highest civic honour a council can award – for their charity fundraising work.

In a joint statement, the Lord Mayor of Leeds City Council, Abigail Marshall Katung; council leader, James Lewis; and chief executive, Tom Riordan, said they were “deeply saddened” by Burrow’s death.

They said he was “a hero to so many both on and off the rugby field”.

“Rob’s performances for Leeds Rhinos alongside English and Great British rugby league had already secured his legendary status as one of the sport’s true greats, before he faced the toughest of battles against Motor Neurone Disease (MND) with tremendous courage, bravery and dignity.”

They added that his campaigning and fundraising efforts, which included raising millions for a specialist MND care centre at Seacroft Hospital, were “truly inspirational”.

“Over the coming weeks we will find a fitting way to ensure Rob’s legacy and achievements live on in Leeds.”

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