PRINCE William has led the touching tributes for the rugby league star Rob Burrow hailing him as a "legend." Burrow, who passed away today aged 41, was described as having a "huge heart" by Wills who added: "He taught us, 'in a world full of adversity, we must dare to dream'." The fan favourite passed away after a brave battle with motor neurone disease, Leeds Rhinos have announced.
Burrow was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019, just two years after retiring from a 17-season rugby league career. He passed away peacefully at Pinderfield's Hospital near his home surrounded by his loving family after becoming ill earlier this week. The small but mighty rugby icon played his entire career with Leeds Rhinos and won every honour with the club as part of their golden generation.
He won eight Super League titles in an illustrious playing career while also representing England and Great Britain internationally. After being diagnosed with the illness, he dedicated himself to raising awareness and funds for the MND community with the support of close friend and former Leeds team-mate Kevin Sinfield . Internationally, Burrow - who was awarded a CBE in January 2023 - was capped 15 times by England and played five Tests for Great Britain.
But he was best known as part of the Leeds team that won the Super League in 2004. It was a victory that ended the club's 32-year wait for a title, while he was then named Man of the Match in Rhinos' 2007 and 2011 victories. Leeds' statement rel.
