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Fans line streets to pay respects to rugby star legend Rob Burrow as funeral takes place

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Thousands of fans lined the streets to honour rugby league icon and motor neurone disease (MND) advocate Rob Burrow ahead of his funeral.The ex-Leeds Rhino star, who sadly passed away on June 2 at the age of 41, had spent years raising awareness and millions for research into the debilitating condition he battled.

The route to Pontefract Crematorium, where a private funeral was held, was shared by the rugby star's former team, allowing supporters to pay their respects to a man who inspired many.The procession slowed at Featherstone Lions ARLFC's ground on Wakefield Road and as it passed through Featherstone and near to where Rob played junior rugby.

Touchingly, the procession took place on July 7 - a day that Leeds Rhinos annually celebrate as Rob Burrow Day in honour of the iconic number 7 shirt he wore throughout his illustrious rugby league career.

Rob had an impressive 17-year career, which included eight Super League Grand Finals victories, three World Club Challenges and two Challenge Cups.

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