Burrow’s former club Leeds Rhinos announced he had died after a four-and-a-half-year battle with motor neurone disease on Sunday.
The Prince of Wales has described Rob Burrow as a “legend of rugby league” who had a “huge heart” following his death at the age of 41.
William, who awarded CBEs to both Burrow and Sinfield for services to MND awareness in January, led the tributes with a statement on his official X account. “Rob in a sport where courage, bravery and grit are characteristic of every player at the absolute top, you were the most courageous, the bravest and the grittiest of them all.
“Becoming an inspiration for 1000s and a North Star for the MND community, providing hope where before there was none. Never once complaining about your condition and situation. Leeds boxer Josh Warrington added his tribute in a comment on the Rhinos’ statement, writing: “RIP Rob. Inspired to so many. A champion, a legend.”
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