Leeds Rhinos confirmed they won't retire Rob Burrow's shirt number
He wore the number seven for most of his career
Leeds Rhinos have confirmed they won't retire Rob Burrow's famous number seven shirt number following his death.
The Rhinos legend, who died in June, following a four-and-a-half year battle with MND, wore it for the majority of his career.
The club said it will be a "special reminder" to those who wear it going forward, and is in line with his family's wishes.
Commenting on the announcement Leeds Rhinos Head of Media & PR Phil Daly said, "Having spoken to Rob over the years about what he would like us to do with the number 7 squad number, he never wanted us to retire the number.
"Rob was proud of the heritage of the club, indeed when he won the Harry Sunderland Award in the 2007 Grand Final, he dedicated it to a previous incumbent Jeff Stevenson, who had passed away just before the final.
"Since Rob's passing there have been suggestions from the public about how the club should mark Rob's famous number going forward.
"However, after discussions with the Burrow family, they agree with Rob's wishes and the number will remain integral to all our teams and inspire the next generation of scrum halves over the years and decades ahead."