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Rob Burrow to be first non-verbal person to read CBeebies bedtime story

Former rugby league player, who has motor neurone disease, will use eye-controlled computer

The Guardian - UK

Leeds Rhinos star Rob Burrow to read CBeebies Bedtime Story

Rob Burrow is set to read the CBeebies Bedtime Story on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

Leeds Live

Rob Burrow uses ground-breaking technology to read CBeebies Bedtime Story

The Leeds Rhinos legend joins a star-studded list of names to host the show.

Leeds Live

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Rob Burrow to read CBeebies Bedtime Story using computer

The former Leeds Rhinos scrum-half suffers from motor neurone disease and uses a computer to communicate

The Independent UK

Rob Burrow to break new ground as he reads CBeebies Bedtime Story using computer

The former Leeds Rhinos scrum-half, 40, suffers from motor neurone disease and uses a computer to communicate.

The Independent UK

Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon smashes entry target as event hits amazing milestone

Organisers had hoped to reach 7,777 entries.

Leeds Live

Today's rugby news as Shaun Edwards backs Warren Gatland Wales return and Wood says he'd make 'significant' difference

These are your rugby headlines on Tuesday, November 29.

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Rob Burrow says Doddie Weir was a ‘beacon of light’ for MND sufferers to follow

The former Scotland international died on Saturday after a six-year battle with the disease, which Burrow discovered he had in 2019

The Independent UK

Rob Burrow's dad issues fresh £50m MND plea to government after Doddie Weir's death

The government are yet to pay the £50million they pledged to help fund research into motor neurone disease and have been urged to stump up the cash

Daily Mirror

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend pays tribute to ‘inspirational’ Doddie Weir

SCOTLAND head coach Gregor Townsend has spoken of the “huge legacy” former team-mate Doddie Weir will have following his death after a battle…

The National (Scotland)

Tributes paid to ‘inspirational’ Doddie Weir and ‘huge legacy’ of MND battle

The Scottish Rugby Union announced on Saturday that Weir, who was diagnosed with MND in December 2016, had died at the age of 52

The Independent UK

Leeds Rhinos legend Kevin Sinfield writes emotional tribute after Doddie Weir passing

Weir saw Sinfield off on his incredible Ultra 7 in 7 challenge earlier this month.

Leeds Live

Rob Burrow pays emotional tribute to rugby legend Doddie Weir after MND battle

Rugby union icon Doddie Weir has passed away following his five-year battle with motor neuron disease and Rob Burrow - who also suffers with the disease - has offered his condolences

Daily Mirror

Rob Burrow pays tribute to ‘warrior’ Doddie Weir following his death

The former Scotland international was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2016.

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Rob Burrow criticises ‘stupid’ Government over MND funding

The former Leeds and Great Britain scrum-half, now confined to a wheelchair because of the disease, praised Doddie Weir for his fundraising work.

The Independent UK

Doddie Weir: What is motor neurone disease?

The Scottish former international is among several rugby players diagnosed with the disease in recent years.

The Independent UK

‘He inspired us every day’: Doddie Weir’s foundation pays tribute after his death

Weir dies aged 52 after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2016

Daily Mirror

Rugby legend raises over £1.8m by running seven ultra marathons in seven days

Rugby league legend Kevin Sinfield has raised more than £1.8 million after running 300 miles in seven days for his friend Rob Burrow, who has motor neurone disease

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Leeds Rhinos legend Kevin Sinfield finishes ultra marathon and smashes fundraising target raising £1.4m

'Everyone needs a friend like Kev'

Daily Record

BBC Breakfast studio left speechless as Kevin Sinfield relieves himself live on air

Presenters Charlie Stayt and Rachel Burden couldn't believe what they were seeing after the rugby legend went off track to urinate on the side of the road.

Daily Mirror

Kevin Sinfield receives incredible standing ovation as he completes ultramarathon challenge

Kevin Sinfield's mammoth ultramarathon challenge to raise money for motor neurone disease charities came to an end this evening, and the former Leeds Rhinos man received a hero's welcome at Old Trafford.

The Independent UK

Kevin Sinfield ends ultra marathon challenge to raucous reception

Sinfield ran from Murrayfield to Old Trafford in aid of fighting motor neurone disease

Leeds Live

Kevin Sinfield caught urinating live on BBC Breakfast as presenters left in hysterics

Former Leeds Rhinos player Kevin Sinfield has been raising money for charitable causes inspired by Rob Burrow

Daily Mirror

BBC Breakfast studio erupts in hysterics as Kevin Sinfield relieves himself live on air

Former Leeds Rhinos captain and rugby legend Kevin Sinfield left presenter Charlie Stayt speechless while taking part in an ultra marathon to raise money for Motor Neurone Disease awareness.

Leeds Live

Leeds postman to dress up as Spider-Man on his round in honour of Rob Burrow

He is dressing up as Spiderman to raise money for motor neurone disease (MND) after being inspired by Rob Burrow's story

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