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Rugby Legend Rob Burrow's Legacy: A Tribute to a Brave Warrior

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Discover the touching tributes and inspiring journey of rugby star Rob Burrow who battled motor neurone disease.

Rugby world mourns the loss of a true warrior and champion, Rob Burrow. Known for his exceptional skills on the field as a Leeds Rhinos player, Burrow's battle with motor neurone disease (MND) brought him into the spotlight as a courageous advocate for awareness and fundraising. Despite his health struggles, Rob continued to inspire millions with his resilience and determination. The Prince of Wales and former teammate Kevin Sinfield led heartfelt tributes, highlighting Burrow's lasting impact on the world of rugby.

Burrow's diagnosis with MND in 2019 marked a turning point in his life, yet he faced the disease with unwavering strength and positivity. His dedication to raising awareness and funds for MND charities touched the hearts of many, earning him a place in the hearts of fans worldwide. Rob's legacy extends beyond the rugby field, transcending into a symbol of hope and perseverance in the face of adversity.

As tributes pour in from colleagues, friends, and fans, Rob Burrow's memory lives on as a beacon of courage and inspiration. His legacy as a true warrior of the sport and a compassionate advocate for MND awareness will continue to shine brightly, leaving an indelible mark on the world of rugby and beyond.

In a bittersweet turn of events, Rob Burrow's passing at the age of 41 serves as a poignant reminder of his incredible impact on the rugby community and the resilience he embodied throughout his battle with MND. His enduring spirit and unwavering dedication to his cause will be remembered for generations to come, ensuring that his legacy as a true icon of courage and compassion remains eternally honored.

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Death of Rob Burrow CBE (MND Association)

Rob, who played at number 7 for Leeds Rhinos, lived with this brutal disease in the public eye after choosing to announce his diagnosis shortly before Christmas ...

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Rugby star and ALS campaigner Rob Burrow dies at age 41 (ABC News)

Rob Burrow, a former rugby star who was widely praised for his fundraising and awareness campaigns after being diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease in 2019, ...

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Prince of Wales leads tributes to Rob Burrow after rugby league ... (Sky News)

The Prince of Wales, who presented the former player and his teammate Kevin Sinfield with CBEs earlier this year, said Rob Burrow was a "legend of Rugby ...

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Rob Burrow: Leeds Rhinos rugby league legend dies aged 41 after ... (Sky Sports)

Rob Burrow dies at age of 41; Leeds Rhinos legend was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019, two years after retiring from playing; Burrow won eight ...

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Leeds Rhinos Rugby League legend Rob Burrow dies aged 41 ... (ESPN)

Burrow was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in 2019 and subsequently dedicated himself to raising awareness of the condition and funds for charities ...

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In Memoriam: Rob Burrow CBE - Wigan Warriors (Wigan Warriors)

Burrow was born on 26th September 1982 in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England. After getting involved in the sport of Rugby League at a young age, Burrow went ...

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Rob Burrow: Prince William and Kevin Sinfield lead tributes to Leeds ... (BBC News)

The star, who died aged 41 after living with motor neurone disease for nearly five years, has been described as a "true inspiration".

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Rob Burrow: Former Leeds Rhinos teammate Kevin Sinfield pays ... (Sky News)

Sinfield and Burrow, who has died aged 41 after he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease, were handed CBEs in January after raising millions of pounds ...

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Rob Burrow, former Leeds scrum-half, dies at 41, years after MND ... (The Guardian)

Rob Burrow, who won eight Super League titles with Leeds, was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019.

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Kevin Sinfield pays tribute to 'brave and inspiring' Rob Burrow as ... (planetrugby.com)

England coach Kevin Sinfield has led the tributes to friend and former team-mate Rob Burrow, who has passed away at the age of 41.

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Kevin Sinfield leads tributes to 'dear friend' Rob Burrow - ESPN (ESPNScrum.com)

Kevin Sinfield has led the tributes to his "dear friend" and former Leeds Rhinos teammate Rob Burrow who died on Sunday at the age of 41.

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Kevin Sinfield leads tributes to 'dear friend' Rob Burrow - ESPN (ESPN.co.uk)

Kevin Sinfield has led the tributes to his "dear friend" and former Leeds Rhinos teammate Rob Burrow who died on Sunday at the age of 41.

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Rob Burrow: Tributes after Leeds Rhinos and MND campaigner dies ... (BBC News)

Tributes are being paid to Rob Burrow who has died aged 41. The former Leeds Rhinos rugby league star was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in 2019.

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Kevin Sinfield leads tributes to 'dear friend' Rob Burrow - ESPN (ESPN)

Kevin Sinfield has led the tributes to his "dear friend" and former Leeds Rhinos teammate Rob Burrow who died on Sunday at the age of 41.

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Rob Burrow, rugby league star and inspirational fundraiser, dies ... (CNN)

Former rugby league star Rob Burrow, whose quiet strength and relentless campaigning captured the hearts of many Britons after he was diagnosed with motor ...

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MND has claimed the life of English rugby league star Rob Burrow ... (ABC News)

Rob Burrow, a former England rugby league star, died at the weekend following an MND diagnosis in 2019. What are the most common symptoms of the disease?

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Pan Macmillan pays tribute to late Rob Burrow CBE (The Bookseller)

Pan Macmillan has paid tribute to Rob Burrow CBE, rugby player, charity fundraiser and author, following his death from motor neurone disease, aged 41.

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Rob Burrow death: Ceremony to break ground for motor neurone ... (Sky News)

The new ยฃ6m Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease at Seacroft Hospital in Leeds will be a state-of-the-art facility designed to support the needs of ...

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'He'll be proud': work starts on Rob Burrow motor neurone disease ... (The Guardian)

Grief and adoration at ceremony just day after death of rugby league great, who dedicated last years to help others with disease.

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Rob Burrow's family pay tribute as building starts on MND centre (BBC News)

The family of Rob Burrow have said the rugby league legend would be "watching today" as they oversaw the start of construction on a motor neurone disease ...

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Cross-code legend expects rugby to unite to remember Rob Burrow ... (planetrugby.com)

Cross-code legend Jonathan Davies has called on rugby to unite as one on Saturday to remember Leeds Rhinos great Rob Burrow.

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Rob Burrow obituary (The Guardian)

The Leeds Rhinos, England and Great Britain rugby league international Rob Burrow, who has died aged 41, was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019 ...

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'Simply the best': Rob Burrow's wife shares moving tribute to rugby ... (Sky News)

The death of the former Leeds Rhinos player was announced on Sunday, after his four-and-a-half year battle with motor neurone disease.

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Rob Burrow: The rugby legend's final message (BBC News)

"In a world full of adversity we must still dare to dream," he says in the video. The Rugby League legend recorded the message, to be used only after his death, ...

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Rob Burrow urges people not to 'waste a moment' in final message (BBC News)

The speech was recorded for a BBC documentary, with Burrow asking for it to be shared after his death.

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There's Only One Rob Burrow features powerful final message from ... (BBC News)

The special programme pays tribute to the rugby league legend and MND campaigner.

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Rob Burrow urges people not to 'waste a moment' in final message (BBC News)

The speech was recorded for a BBC documentary, with Burrow asking for it to be shared after his death.

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Rob Burrow: Rugby league great urges people 'don't waste a ... (Sky Sports)

Rob Burrow left a specially-recorded final message broadcast as part of the BBCs Theres Only One Rob Burrow documentary following his death; former England ...

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Rob Burrow medics recall 'beaming smile and determination' (BBC News)

Staff who treated the Leeds Rhinos legend pay tribute to the rugby league star who died on Sunday.

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Rugby family comes together to pay tribute to Rob Burrow (RugbyPass)

A round of applause will take place seven minute's into the Gallagher Premiership Final on Saturday in honour of Rob Burrow.

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Viewers 'in pieces' as Rob Burrow delivers final message in moving ... (The Independent)

The Leeds Rhinos player and campaigner died at the age of 41, having been diagnosed with the disease in 2019. BBC Breakfast released the clip as a ...

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