Rob Burrow, the Leeds Rhinos and England rugby star, passed away at 41 after battling motor neurone disease (MND). Following his death, mourners gathered at a reception in Leeds to bid farewell. The event, hosted by Leeds’ Lord Mayor Abigail Marshall Katung, drew around 180 attendees including Rob’s family and notable figures like teammate Jamie Jones-Buchanan and Tanya Curry of the MND Association.

Burrow, who lived in West Yorkshire, passed away shortly before the groundbreaking of an MND research center named in his honor. His funeral procession saw hundreds lining the streets, many in Leeds Rhino attire, paying respects as he was driven to a private service. His wife Lindsey and children were present, along with his parents and siblings.

At Featherstone Lions’ ground, where Burrow began his rugby career, a moment was taken to open a book of condolences. Rob’s enduring message, shared posthumously, urged others to cherish life despite adversity:

“In a world full of adversity we must still dare to dream.” His wife remembered him as someone who “made the world a better place.”