Kevin Sinfield OBE has been named as the latest recipient of the Spirit of Super League award.
The Leeds Rhinos legend has earned the honour after his work to support Rob Burrow and the Motor Neurone Disease Association, with his efforts seeing almost £3million raised.
Super League say the award is bestowed upon someone who epitomises the values of the sport but goes above and beyond what is expected of them as a professional sportsman.
Burrow and Mose Masoe were last year's recipients and now Sinfield will follow in the footsteps of his former team-mate in receiving the award.
Speaking of his friend, Burrow said: “I’m used to being the underdog from my playing days, so this seems to be a continuation of that in my battle now. Kevin has been amazing with me since day one and has been by my side throughout.
“I was absolutely blown away by the public’s reaction to Kev’s 7-in-7 challenge.
“Kevin has always conducted himself in the public eye as professional, genuine and a beacon of hope for any aspiring athlete.
“I often tell him that he has never failed at anything in his life so I knew what he could achieve. He is meticulous in all his preparation for things, so I was not surprised he succeeded again.
“I just hope he realises just how much he has impacted the greatest sport in the world – Rugby League.
“You come across certain people in life who bring a bit of sunshine to people’s lives and I’m so grateful to call him my friend and everyone needs a friend like Kevin.”
