Burrow spent his entire rugby league career with Leeds Rhinos and helped them win eight Super League titles.
The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to “legend of Rugby League” Rob Burrow after his death died aged 41 following a lengthy battle with motor neurone disease.
In January, William surprised Burrow and his former teammate Kevin Sinfield by making them CBEs during a visit to Headingley Stadium in Leeds. Burrow, a patron of the MND Association, helped raise millions to build a new care centre for motor neurone disease patients alongside former teammate Sinfield.
“Our thoughts today are with Rob’s wife Lindsey, children Macy, Maya and Jackson, family and friends and the rugby community.
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