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Rob Burrow: Leeds Rhinos rugby league legend dies aged 41 after suffering from motor neurone disease

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Rugby league legend Rob Burrow has died at the age of 41, Leeds Rhinos have announced.

Burrow was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019, just two years after retiring from a 17-season rugby league career.

He won eight Super League titles in an illustrious playing career with Leeds.

After being diagnosed with the illness, he dedicated himself to raising awareness and funds for the MND community with the support of close friend and former Leeds team-mate Kevin Sinfield.



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Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield after Leeds Rhinos’ Super League Grand Final win in 2011

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