Live in Pontefract as mourners line the streets to pay their respects for Leeds legend Rob Burrow's funeral

Mourners have lined the streets to pay their respects to Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burros, as his funeral cortege makes its way to the crematorium.

The rugby league hero and tireless fundraiser died at the age of 41 last month after a four-and-a-half year battle with MND (motor neurone disease).

Members of the public have been invited to line the streets ahead of Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow's funeral in Pontefract.placeholder image
Members of the public have been invited to line the streets ahead of Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow's funeral in Pontefract. | Zac Goodwin/PA

Alongside his former teammate Kevin Sinfield, he raised millions for charities that help those living with the condition.

Today (July 7), Rob's funeral will take place at Pontefract Crematorium. Members of the public have been invited to line the route of his final journey from 1pm.

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