Rob Burrow funeral live updates as thousands line streets to pay respects to rugby legend

Hundreds of people have lined the streets of Pontefract in West Yorkshire for the funeral of rugby league legend Rob Burrow.

The Leeds Rhinos hero died last month aged 41, having been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in 2019. A dad-of-three, Burrow dedicated his final years to raising awareness of the neurodegenerative condition, helping to raise more than £15m for MND charities alongside his great friend Kevin Sinfield.

While he had initially been given a life expectancy of just two years following his diagnosis with the incurable condition, the inspirational star exceeded this by a further three years, before passing away in hospital on June 2.

Burrow's funeral is taking place today (Sunday, July 7), with the date holding a special significance as it is Rob Burrow Day - an annual event held by Leeds Rhinos since 2021, in a nod to the number seven shirt he wore during his career. While the service is for "invited guests only", the club encouraged people to line the route to Pontefract Crematorium as Burrow made his "final journey".

Hundreds of mourners have indeed turned out to pay their respects, with some fans holding yellow roses in tribute to the rugby star. Burrow's wife and three children will attend the private service, alongside his parents and several of his former team-mates including Sinfield.

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