It's man stuff
Kevin Sinfield has paid tribute to his “dear friend” and former Leeds Rhinos teammate Rob Burrow following the news of his death at the age of 41.
The former rugby league player, who played 492 times for Leeds, was diagnosed with MND in 2019 and spent the years after his diagnosis raising awareness about the disease. In a tribute to his best friend, Sinfield described him as a “beacon of hope and inspiration” and the “toughest and bravest man I have ever met.”“The world has lost a great man and a wonderful friend to so many. You fought so bravely until the end and became a beacon of hope and inspiration, not only for the MND community but for all those who saw and heard your story.
“You will continue to inspire me every single day. I have lost a dear friend and will never forget the special times we shared both on and off the pitch. I would always say that you were pundits for pound the toughest player I ever played alongside, however, since your diagnosis, you were the toughest and bravest man I have ever met.
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