Rob Burrow, the former Leeds Rhinos rugby league star and motor neurone disease (MND) campaigner, has been remembered by his family, teammates, and fans following his death on June 2 at the age of 41. His wife, Lindsey Burrow, paid tribute to him, highlighting his positive and humorous nature and his dedication to his family. She revealed that Rob recorded messages for their children to be played as they grow up. Prince William sent a personal message to the Burrow family, which Lindsey described as 'heartwarming and sincere'. The Leeds Rhinos held their first home game since his death on June 21 at Headingley Stadium, where fans and former teammates paid emotional tributes, including a minute of silence. The game saw a large turnout of fans, many wearing shirts designed by an artist with MND. Rob Burrow was also honored as a CBE.
Leeds Rhinos honour Rob Burrow at first match since rugby star's death. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/R4YbyOGqNT
Huge crowd of fans and former teammates pay tribute to 'inspiration' Rob Burrow https://t.co/53mNhZq16l
Former Leeds Rhinos teammates and fans held a minute of silence for Rob Burrow ahead of a match at Headingley Stadium. Burrow died earlier this month at the age of 41 after a four-and-a-half-year battle with motor neurone disease. Read more ➡️ https://t.co/dpezwEHBSQ https://t.co/PcXz1ZfizN
'There will only ever be one Rob Burrow.' Tributes are paid to Rob Burrow as his former team, Leeds Rhinos, play at home for the first time since his death on 2 June after a battle with motor neurone disease. Latest ➡️ https://t.co/Lbesz3w8HJ 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602 and YT https://t.co/WsGZgvapxy
'There will only ever be one Rob Burrow.' Tributes are paid to Rob Burrow as his former team, the Leeds Rhinos, play at home for the first time since his death on 2 June after a battle with motor neurone disease. Latest ➡️ https://t.co/Lbesz3w8HJ 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602 and YT https://t.co/rmRNsUY0dS
A minute silence in honour of Rob Burrow https://t.co/J1b5tlClmm
Geoff Burrow remembers his son, Rob and receives a brilliant reception at Headingley. https://t.co/4x24kKESnj
"I was so lucky to have spent some time with him last year" ❤️ Alan Shearer pays a touching tribute to Rob Burrow. https://t.co/SAEs5mwJkZ
‘There’s Only One Rob Burrow’ Leeds Rhinos remember the rugby league legend in their first home game since he died earlier this month https://t.co/FRGU8aki63 https://t.co/GiPGItMlu8
“There’s only one Rob Burrow” Emotional tributes are being paid tonight at Headingley Stadium, as former players of Rob join the current team on the pitch 💛💙 https://t.co/N62nWByEQh
That reception for Rob's dad, Geoff Burrow ❤️ https://t.co/0k2jMQLQEx
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Former rugby league star turned motor neurone disease campaigner Rob Burrow recorded a series of messages for his children before he died, his wife has said. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/YlpUbk80OM
Leeds Rhinos are playing at home for the first time since their former star Rob Burrow died after his battle with motor neurone disease. Sky's @LottyLeeming reports from the club's stadium in Headingley. Read more ➡️ https://t.co/UXODdh0tlb 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602 and YouTube https://t.co/S7qZtLbn8q
'He was such an inspiration to us all'. Lindsey Burrow speaks about Rob’s legacy and his love for Leeds. https://t.co/M6i3jghJZh
Fans have started arriving to the home of Leeds Rhinos Many are wearing a shirt designed by an artist with motor neurone disease for their first game since the death of Rob Burrow https://t.co/9rJmaFKwmS
Rob Burrow: Leeds Rhinos star 'left messages for his children' before MND death, his wife says. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/rP8f2Dwmv5
Rob Burrow’s emotional wife Lindsey pays tribute to rugby league great and says ‘he made the world a better place’ https://t.co/lAUxCeyRBp
The Prince of Wales sent a personal message to Rob Burrow’s family after his death, which the former rugby league player’s wife has described as “heartwarming and sincere” and “something that we will treasure as a family forever” https://t.co/zBlKUXAAp7
Lindsey Burrow pays tribute to her late husband Rob ❤️ https://t.co/kvnNl6kKRZ
Widow of late rugby league hero and MND sufferer Rob Burrow reveals he has recorded messages to be played to their children as they grow up https://t.co/jejSWwT41a https://t.co/mFnB29Mxj5
Rob Burrow's wife reveals incredible thing he did for his kids before he died https://t.co/MG9QDS23qt https://t.co/53sIAxHgDi
'Rob was such a family man in every sense of the word. He idolised his children' Lindsey Burrow told #BBCBreakfast it was a 'privilege to be Rob's wife' as she paid tribute to the Leeds Rhinos rugby league legend and MND campaigner who died earlier this month… https://t.co/xvN6PHIojM
'He was positive, he was humorous, he was funny' Lindsey Burrow told #BBCBreakfast the message left by Rob Burrow to be used after his death was intended to remind people to 'live in the moment' https://t.co/Mbeqdt2BRj https://t.co/EDs5bN8aZu
'It's something we will treasure as a family forever' Lindsey Burrow has told #BBCBreakfast she received a personal message from Prince William about the 'incredible legacy' left by her husband Rob Burrow - the rugby league legend and MND campaigner who died this month… https://t.co/npD9PQrx75
Rob Burrow recorded family messages before he died https://t.co/dZYt6LYFYQ
Rob Burrow's wife Lindsey pays tribute to her late husband ❤️ @bbcbreakfast https://t.co/Ci59yjso7c
Leeds will put their search for a new head coach aside as they prepare to pay tribute to the “remarkable” Rob Burrow both prior to and during Friday night’s Betfred Super League clash with Leigh https://t.co/7Py3IOCp6Y
Lindsey Burrow says "the outpouring of love" since Rob Burrow's death has been a "real comfort". She took part in a MND fundraising challenge with Ian Flatt at the weekend. Read more about his campaign here: https://t.co/OGC95IPOcg https://t.co/FBSlwzmkp4
Rob Burrow's widow joins MND peak challenge https://t.co/hlnSRxuBm9