Rob Burrow RIP

[Millwallawayveteran1988]

One of my friends died from MND. His last years were so awful for him and his family. A terrible illness.

 

[Ste1969]

what do i say still gutted as i knew them both personally

RIP Rob x

 

[levets]

Christ. Already welling up at this thing on BBC1, it's only been on a minute

It was a tough watch. Very upsetting.

 

[Saddleworth2]

It was a tough watch. Very upsetting.

It was bloody tough but inspirational too. A life cruelly cut short, but what a life. He didn’t stop smiling throughout his illness. Please god through his efforts and those of Doddie Weir and everyone that has raised so much money, medical science gets a handle on this horrible condition.

 

[supercity88]

What a remarkable man, a true fighter on and off the field. His wife and family incredible too and my thoughts are with them. To go out yesterday and break ground and do all the publicity around the MND centre in Leeds is a staggering display of their collective strength and a true tribute to the man he was.

 

[Mr Kobayashi]

Rob Burrow urges people not to 'waste a moment' in final message

The speech was recorded for a BBC documentary, with Burrow asking for it to be shared after his death.

www.bbc.co.uk

RIP Rob Burrow. Such a brave and dignified man.

 

[JOGAMIGMOG]

Terrible disease. RIP Rob Burrow.
I really hope that Kevin Sinfield is made Sir Kevin Sinfield at the next opportunity. Top man.

 

[MillionMilesAway]

Terrible disease. RIP Rob Burrow.
I really hope that Kevin Sinfield is made Sir Kevin Sinfield at the next opportunity. Top man.

These two have carried Doddie Weir's work to a far higher profile.

I hope that the King's Birthday Honours this month might give Sinfield his due, and it's hard to think of a better image for rugby league's first knighthood for players.

 

[bluethrunthru]

Rob Burrow urges people not to 'waste a moment' in final message

The speech was recorded for a BBC documentary, with Burrow asking for it to be shared after his death.

www.bbc.co.uk

RIP Rob Burrow. Such a brave and dignified man.

Jesus thats set me off again - what a brave brave man

 

[Ghandi's Flip Flops]

I hope that the King's Birthday Honours this month might give Sinfield his due, and it's hard to think of a better image for rugby league's first knighthood for players.

With regard to a knighthood for Sinfield, it used to be the case that there was a minimum amount of time needed before someone could receive another award (possibly 3 years). With him receiving his OBE in 2021 & his CBE in 2024, its likely it'll be 2027 before he would be considered for a knighthood.