Leeds Rhinos legend Sir Kevin Sinfield completes gruelling 7 in 7 challenge in memory of team mate Rob Burrow
Leeds Rhinos legend Sir Kev completes his gruelling ultramarathon challenge to raise money in memory of Rob Burrow
Sir Kevin Sinfield has completed his gruelling 7 in 7: The Grand Finale challenge in memory of his Leeds Rhinos team mate Rob Burrow.
Inspired by Rob, who died in 2024 after living with MND for four-and-a-half years, Sir Kev and his team have raised over £11m for the MND community since the event began in 2020.
And his latest challenge has seen him raise over £1.3m with the tally still rising this evening.
This is Sir Kev’s seventh and final ultra-running challenge to raise awareness and money for the MND community, with his route taking in the home grounds of all 12 English Betfred Super League clubs.
Having run every day for seven days, his route today finished on the pitch at Old Trafford ahead of the Super League Grand Final between Warrington and Wakefield, with his son Jack in the squad for Trinity.
He proudly carried out the trophy onto the pitch as his charity challenge came to an end.
The 46-year-old, a seven-time winner of the prestigious trophy as a player, said: “It’s great to be back. Thank you to everybody who’s played a part this week.
“The rugby league community has got right behind the MND community and Rob (Burrow) would be so proud to see how you’ve shown love and cared for a community that really needs us.”
He started in Hull last Sunday and has run through York, Wakefield, Leeds and Bradford.
And along the journey he was surprised with a royal welcome in Wakefield by Prince William and Princess Catherine.
Prince William and Princess Catherine met with families affected by motor neurone disease (MND) in the stadium, before getting into position to cheer on Sir Kev at the finish line.
He was emotional as he addressed the supporters cheering him on - and the crowd fell silent as he addressed the Royals.
“The team is everything,” Sir Kev said. “I can’t do what I do without all of them.
“Prince William, Prince Katherine - you’ve been such big supporters of the work we’ve tried to do. You’ve been such big supporters of Rob, Lindsey and the full Burrow family.
“To have you here today is incredible and brings real credibility and awareness to the MND community. With that credibility, we can do even more.”
Motor Neurone Disease Association, Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association, My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, MND Scotland, Leeds Hospitals Charity and The Darby Rimmer MND Foundation are the charities that are benefiting from his fundraising.
Sir Kev was knighted in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours for his services to rugby league, rugby union, and the motor neurone disease (MND) community.