Rob Burrow RIP
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Shaun Wane Legend
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Terribly terribly sad. Thinking of Rob and his family at this very sad time. Always loved watching the little fella taking on the big lads. RIP Rob Burrows.
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outback wiganer
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The world of rugby league has lost a true legend of the sport today. R.I.P Rob. You will be sadly missed 
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josie andrews
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In Memoriam: Rob Burrow CBE
IT IS WITH GREAT SADNESS THAT WIGAN WARRIORS LEARN OF THE PASSING OF FORMER LEEDS RHINOS PLAYER ROB BURROW CBE.
Burrow was born on 26th September 1982 in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England.
After getting involved in the sport of Rugby League at a young age, Burrow went on to have a successful career – spanning 16 years with Leeds Rhinos and representing Yorkshire, England and Great Britain. He then became a high-profile figure in the MND community.
As a Rugby League professional, Burrow won eight Super League Grand Finals, two Challenge Cups, three World Club Challenge Cups, three League Leaders’ Shields, two Harry Sunderland Trophies, three selections for the Super League Dream Team, and an MBE in the Queens New Year Honours List of 2021 for his services to Rugby League and the Motor Neurone Disease community, which brought about his induction into the Leeds Rhinos Hall of Fame – becoming one of the most successful players within the game. Burrow was then awarded a CBE in the 2024 New Years Honours List for his services to Motor Neurone Disease awareness.
On 19th December 2019, Burrow and his family revealed to the nation that he had been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND).
Burrow faced many challenges on a rugby field against some of the toughest opponents in the game and since his diagnosis, both Rob and his family have shown extreme courage, strength, tenacity, and determination to battle against MND.
As a Leeds Rhinos player, he played against Wigan Warriors on 53 occasions – making his first appearance against the Cherry and Whites on 8th June 2001 at Headingley in a Super League game, taking to the field from the substitute bench where he scored a try against a strong Wigan team who ran out winners by 36 points to 18.
During his career against Wigan, Burrow played 24 matches as a scrum half, nine as hooker, and 20 from the substitute’s bench, scoring 16 tries and four goals for a total of 72 points.
It is difficult to single out one major highlight of Burrow’s career when playing against Wigan over the years, but I suspect two matches probably stand out more than most…
Game 1 – 18th June 2005 at Headingley when Leeds inflicted what is still Wigan’s biggest league defeat by 70 points to nil, Burrow scoring two tries and a goal.
Game 2 – 10thOctober 2015 at Old Trafford where Leeds edged a Grand Final win by 22 points to 20.
As an opponent, Burrow standing at 5ft 5in tall and weighing less than 11st was always feared and proved to be a magnificent professional, always giving 100 per cent and becoming a true ambassador for our sport – both on and off the field.
Rob Burrow will be very sadly missed as a rugby player and by the Rugby League community, but he leaves his legacy as an ambassador for MND.
In paying tribute to Rob, we pass on our deepest condolences to his family, especially to his wife, Lindsey, who has been there by Rob’s side throughout and also to his three children, Macy, Maya, and Jackson.
Rob Burrow. 26-09-1982 to 02-06-2024. An absolute inspiration to all.
https://wiganwarriors.com/blog/2024/06/ ... urrow-cbe/
IT IS WITH GREAT SADNESS THAT WIGAN WARRIORS LEARN OF THE PASSING OF FORMER LEEDS RHINOS PLAYER ROB BURROW CBE.
Burrow was born on 26th September 1982 in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England.
After getting involved in the sport of Rugby League at a young age, Burrow went on to have a successful career – spanning 16 years with Leeds Rhinos and representing Yorkshire, England and Great Britain. He then became a high-profile figure in the MND community.
As a Rugby League professional, Burrow won eight Super League Grand Finals, two Challenge Cups, three World Club Challenge Cups, three League Leaders’ Shields, two Harry Sunderland Trophies, three selections for the Super League Dream Team, and an MBE in the Queens New Year Honours List of 2021 for his services to Rugby League and the Motor Neurone Disease community, which brought about his induction into the Leeds Rhinos Hall of Fame – becoming one of the most successful players within the game. Burrow was then awarded a CBE in the 2024 New Years Honours List for his services to Motor Neurone Disease awareness.
On 19th December 2019, Burrow and his family revealed to the nation that he had been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND).
Burrow faced many challenges on a rugby field against some of the toughest opponents in the game and since his diagnosis, both Rob and his family have shown extreme courage, strength, tenacity, and determination to battle against MND.
As a Leeds Rhinos player, he played against Wigan Warriors on 53 occasions – making his first appearance against the Cherry and Whites on 8th June 2001 at Headingley in a Super League game, taking to the field from the substitute bench where he scored a try against a strong Wigan team who ran out winners by 36 points to 18.
During his career against Wigan, Burrow played 24 matches as a scrum half, nine as hooker, and 20 from the substitute’s bench, scoring 16 tries and four goals for a total of 72 points.
It is difficult to single out one major highlight of Burrow’s career when playing against Wigan over the years, but I suspect two matches probably stand out more than most…
Game 1 – 18th June 2005 at Headingley when Leeds inflicted what is still Wigan’s biggest league defeat by 70 points to nil, Burrow scoring two tries and a goal.
Game 2 – 10thOctober 2015 at Old Trafford where Leeds edged a Grand Final win by 22 points to 20.
As an opponent, Burrow standing at 5ft 5in tall and weighing less than 11st was always feared and proved to be a magnificent professional, always giving 100 per cent and becoming a true ambassador for our sport – both on and off the field.
Rob Burrow will be very sadly missed as a rugby player and by the Rugby League community, but he leaves his legacy as an ambassador for MND.
In paying tribute to Rob, we pass on our deepest condolences to his family, especially to his wife, Lindsey, who has been there by Rob’s side throughout and also to his three children, Macy, Maya, and Jackson.
Rob Burrow. 26-09-1982 to 02-06-2024. An absolute inspiration to all.
https://wiganwarriors.com/blog/2024/06/ ... urrow-cbe/
Anyone can support a team when it is winning, that takes no courage.
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
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Beryl O'Neill
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RIP Exceptional player condolences to his family and Leeds 
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Very sad news. Our sincere condolences to all his family. Rest in peace Rob.
Ancient and loyal
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archiekeith
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Fine player. Sad loss
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You have said everything I was thinking. Small in stature but a giant heart.M6 Warrior wrote: ↑Sun Jun 02, 2024 7:38 pm Such terribly sad news. Rob epitomised everything that is great about rugby league. Courageous, skilful, honest and a true sportsman. Always humble, a brilliant player and a wonderful human being on top. An inspiration to all of us.
Rest in peace Rob and much love to his family at this heartbreaking time.
My very best wishes to Rob's immediate family and all his close friends. He enriched all our lives on the field and even more so when he had to deal with this terrible disease, which he faced with a smile on his face.
RIP Rob
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ian.birchall
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We grumble reasonably about the way the BBC reports rugby league but they have handled the sad death of Rob Burrows magnificently. Widely and sympathetically starting with the breaking news on Sunday evening when it was the first item to this mornings Breakfast show. Well done to whoever orchestrated the dreadful news.
I am sure the RFL will have seen this and know how high the bar has been set for the tribute every one at Wembley on Saturday will be expecting.
I am sure the RFL will have seen this and know how high the bar has been set for the tribute every one at Wembley on Saturday will be expecting.
Regarder une fille en bikini, c'est comme avoir un revolver chargé sur sa table:
Il n'y a rien de mal a ça mais il est difficile de penser à autre chose.
Now Europe is just for holidays.
Il n'y a rien de mal a ça mais il est difficile de penser à autre chose.
Now Europe is just for holidays.
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keptinthedarkfans
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RIP Rob. My heart and prayers go out to all his family and friends. A brave brave man who inspired everyone. Feels like we have all lost a friend.