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Prince and Princess of Wales surprise Sir Kevin Sinfield at final MND challenge

The royal couple were joined by hundreds of supporters at Wakefield’s DIY Kitchens Stadium.

The Independent UK · Sep 29

William and Kate surprise rugby legend Kevin Sinfield during motor neurone disease challenge

Sir Kevin told the royal couple he had been dreaming of an ice bath all day

The Independent UK · Sep 29

Prince and Princess of Wales surprise ‘inspiring’ Sir Kevin Sinfield

Sir Kevin told the royal couple he had been dreaming of an ice bath all day.

Evening Standard · Sep 29

Kevin Sinfield, Helen Mirren and Lionesses lead King’s Birthday Honours

Sir Kevin Sinfield said he was ‘deeply grateful’ to be knighted as Dame Helen Mirren and six of England’s Euros-winning Lionesses were also honoured.

Evening Standard · Jun 12

Prince William keeps promise to Rob Burrow by officially opening MND centre

Burrow dedicated his final years to raising crucial awareness and funds for treatment and research

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025

‘You should be so proud’ William tells Rob Burrow’s family at MND centre opening

The Prince of Wales met Burrow’s children, his wife Lindsey, and his rugby team-mate Kevin Sinfield when he opened the new MND centre in Leeds.

Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2025

Rob Burrow’s family opens MND centre in honour of late rugby league star

Rob Burrow’s family opened a new MND centre in front of dozens of supporters in Leeds on Monday morning

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2025

Honorary degree for Lindsey Burrow, who supported late husband Rob through MND

The charity campaigner’s story is one of love, bravery and selflessness, Leeds Beckett University’s vice chancellor said.

Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2025

‘Rob just put it down to bad luck’: Lindsey Burrow on her husband, MND and running her own marathons

Wife of rugby league legend who spent the last five years of his life raising awareness of MND and fundraising for a cure says the game will always be a part of her family’s life

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2025

In brief: Take Care; Tilt; Lightborne – review

A rousing memoir by the wife and carer of rugby player Rob Burrow; a tender earthquake survival tale; and a queer fictionalisation of Christopher Marlowe’s remarkable life

The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2025