Family, friends, and fans gathered to bid farewell to Rob Burrow, the Leeds Rhinos and England Rugby League star, who passed away at the age of 41 after a courageous battle with motor neurone disease (MND). His death came just hours before work began on a new MND research center set to carry his name, cementing his legacy both on and off the field.

A civic reception was held at Leeds Civic Hall to honor his life and achievements, hosted by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Abigail Marshall Katung. Around 180 people attended, including Burrow’s family, teammates such as Jamie Jones-Buchanan, Tanya Curry, CEO of the MND Association, and James Lewis, leader of Leeds City Council.