Leeds Rhinos star Rob Burrow dies aged 41 | ITV News

Former England international Rob Burrow - who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in 2019 - has died at the age of 41.

In 2001, Burrow began what would be a 16-year professional career, mostly spent with Leeds Rhinos in rugby league's Super League. He went on to make 400 appearances.

He retired in 2017 but two years later it was revealed Burrow had been diagnosed with MND and, after he raised millions to help build a new care centre for MND patients alongside former team-mate Kevin Sinfield, his death was confirmed by his former club on Sunday evening.


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