Kevin Sinfield pays emotional tribute to 'wonderful friend' Rob Burrow

Leeds Rhinos confirmed on Sunday that Burrow had passed away at the age of 41 following a battle with motor neurone disease . And Sinfield, who raised millions for charities alongside Burrow, has paid tribute to Burrow.

“You will continue to inspire me every single day. I have lost a dear friend and will never forget the special times we shared both on and off the pitch. I would always say that you were pound for pound the toughest player I ever played alongside, however, since your diagnosis, you were the toughest and bravest man I have ever met.

The Burrow family released a statement shortly after news of his death. It read: “It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our beloved son, husband, father, brother and friend. “For those who knew Rob throughout his life, his determination and spirit in the face of mnd over the last four and half years came as no surprise.

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