Rob Burrow, the beloved former Leeds Rhinos and England rugby league star, passed away on June 2 at the age of 41 following a courageous fight against motor neurone disease (MND).
Hundreds gathered at Leeds Civic Hall for a special funeral reception celebrating his life and legacy. The event, attended by around 180 guests, was organized by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Abigail Marshall Katung.
Among those present were Jamie Jones-Buchanan, Burrow’s former teammate; Tanya Curry, CEO of the MND Association; and James Lewis, leader of Leeds City Council.
On July 7, as Burrow’s funeral cortege made its way to a private service, the streets were lined with supporters wearing Leeds Rhinos shirts in a heartfelt tribute. His wife Lindsey, their three children, and close family members accompanied him. The hearse paused for a touching moment at Featherstone Lions’ ground, where Burrow began his rugby journey as a junior player.