For 16 years Rob Burrow was one of the most fearsome players to take to a rugby league pitch. As a dedicated servant to the Leeds Rhinos the 38-year-old made 493 appearances for the Super League club before retiring in 2017.
During his time as a professional Rob, who was known as the 'smallest player in Super League' at just 5ft 5ins, won eight championships, two Challenge Cups and was named in the Super League Dream Team three times.
But then, two years after his retirement in December last year, Rob was given a devastating diagnosis - he was told he had Motor Neurone Disease.
The cruel condition has now stolen his mobility, his ability to speak and, at times, he can no longer breathe. The devoted husband and father has now made a poignant
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