Ex-Leeds scrum-half Rob Burrow dies aged 41 after motor neurone disease battle

Former England international Rob Burrow has died at the age of 41 after a lengthy battle with motor neurone disease.

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. “Rob has always been a true inspiration throughout his life whether that was on the rugby league field or during his battle with MND .“The outpouring of love and support that Rob and the whole Burrow family have received over the last four and a half years meant so much to Rob.“In particular, the rugby league family and MND community have rallied around Rob to inspire him, thank you for your support.

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