Leeds Rhinos planning permanent tribute to Rob Burrow at Headingley
The 41-year-old died after a battle with motor neurone disease.
Last updated 10th Jun 2024
Leeds Rhinos say they will form a permanent tribute to Rob Burrow at Headingley after the 41-year-old's death.
From today, staff there will start to store tributes that have been left at the ground.
They say they are going to work with Robs family on the tribute.
The club have also sad that Rob's funeral will be held in July.
A club statement read:
"From Monday morning, 10th June, the club staff will start to lift and store safely the many shirts and mementos that have been left in tribute to Rob from people around the country.
"This is to ensure that they do not get damaged by the weather and the site remains a fitting tribute to Rob. Each will be photographed and put into a book, copies of which will go to the family, one at the stadium and one to be housed in the new Rob Burrow Centre for MND.
"The club will make a decision, in conjunction with Rob's family, how to use the shirts and items to form a permanent tribute at the stadium, most likely somewhere in the South Stand to recall where people came to remember Rob this week."
"The club are co-ordinating with the Burrow family around the details of Rob's funeral, which will take place in early July.
"This will be a private event for family and friends however there will be a chance for members of the public to pay tribute to Rob on his final journey, details of this will be published nearer the time.
"The club are also working with Leeds City Council for a larger, civic event following Rob's funeral that will be streamed for well wishers to watch. Details of this will be announced in due course."
Rhinos' next home game against Leigh Leopards on June 21 takes place on Global MND Awareness Day and the club have marked the fixture to be a celebration of Burrow's life.