Challenge Cup final to kick off at 3.07pm as a tribute to Rob Burrow

The former Leeds Rhinos player, who died on Sunday following a battle with motor neurone disease wore the number 7 jersey throughout his playing career

Tributes left at Headingley Stadium
Author: Katie LyonsPublished 5th Jun 2024
Last updated 5th Jun 2024

Saturday’s Betfred Challenge Cup final between Warrington Wolves and Wigan Warriors will kick off at 3.07pm, as a tribute to Rob Burrow.

The former Leeds Rhinos star wore the number 7 jersey throughout his whole playing career.

Supporters can also leave tributes at the Rugby League Statue outside Wembley Stadium from 9.45am on Saturday morning.

There will also be a one minute's applause after seven minutes.

Rhodri Jones, the Managing Director of RL Commercial, said: “Once the shock and sadness of Sunday night’s news had sunk in, we recognised the responsibility to provide a fitting celebration of a Rugby League superhero."

Since Rob was diagnosed with MND in 2019, he and former Leeds team-mate Kevin Sinfield have raised millions of pounds to raise awareness of the disease in their bid to help find a cure.

Money raised has funded the Rob Burrow Centre for MND at Seacroft Hospital, Leeds, and his family attended an emotional groundbreaking ceremony on Monday.

Rob won eight Super League titles during his career with the Rhinos and following his retirement in 2017 and MND diagnosis two years later, he came to the attention of a wider audience.

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