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Prince William keeps promise to Rob Burrow by officially opening MND centre

Burrow dedicated his final years to raising crucial awareness and funds for treatment and research

The Independent UK

‘You should be so proud’ William tells Rob Burrow’s family at MND centre opening

The Prince of Wales met Burrow’s children, his wife Lindsey, and his rugby team-mate Kevin Sinfield when he opened the new MND centre in Leeds.

Evening Standard

Drug breakthrough could ‘substantially slow progression’ of MND, scientists say

A preclinical study of M102 showed it slowed the progression of MND and preserved muscle function in mice.

Evening Standard

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Rob Burrow’s family opens MND centre in honour of late rugby league star

Rob Burrow’s family opened a new MND centre in front of dozens of supporters in Leeds on Monday morning

The Independent UK

Family of rugby league star Rob Burrow opens state-of-the-art MND centre

The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease has been built at Seacroft Hospital, in Leeds.

Evening Standard

Rob Burrow’s dream MND centre opened 17 months after his death

The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease has been built at Seacroft Hospital, in Leeds.

The Independent UK

How extreme exercise could increase your risk of motor neurone disease

IN FOCUS: Drawing correlations between sport and neurological conditions was once considered controversial, but multiple studies have begun to map the link between the two. As the former England Rugby captain Lewis Moody becomes the latest to reveal his diagnosis, Zoe Beaty reports on what the latest studies are telling…

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Rugby world rallies round former England captain Lewis Moody after MND diagnosis

Former World Cup winner, 47, tells the BBC he has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease

The Guardian - UK

Lewis Moody vows to ’embrace life’ after motor neurone disease diagnosis

Messages of support for the 47-year-old World Cup winner have flooded in since news of his condition was announced on Monday morning.

Evening Standard

Kevin Sinfield will support Lewis Moody ‘in any way he can’ after MND diagnosis

Sinfield has raised more than £10million to fund research and raise awareness of MND.

The Independent UK

Lewis Moody’s legendary bravery on the rugby pitch can fuel MND fight

The former England captain, nicknamed ‘Mad Dog’ for his fearless and relentless playing style, is already impressively confronting his greatest challenge after revealing his motor neurone disease diagnosis

The Independent UK

What is motor neurone disease and what are the symptoms?

Former England rugby player Lewis Moody has been diagnosed with the condition

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing's Carlos Gu brands Molly-Mae Hague’s NTAs win 'baffling' in deleted post

The dancer said Amy Dowden’s moving cancer documentary should have triumphed instead

Evening Standard

Molly-Mae Hague responds to backlash over NTA documentary win

Influencer said she shared a category with people whose stories are more ‘inspirational’ than hers

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Amy Dowden speaks out after Molly-Mae Hague’s NTAs win

Amy Dowden recorded a special message to her fans after the Strictly Come Dancing star was beaten to a National Television Award by former Love Island star and influencer Molly-Mae Hague.

Evening Standard

Take two as rowing crew head back to the start line for epic challenge

The ROW4MND crew are now attempting to reach John O’Groats via the east coast of the UK rather than the Irish Sea due to the weather

Evening Standard

Honorary degree for Lindsey Burrow, who supported late husband Rob through MND

The charity campaigner’s story is one of love, bravery and selflessness, Leeds Beckett University’s vice chancellor said.

The Conversation

Why some elite athletes face a higher risk of developing motor neurone disease – and what we’re doing about it

Motor neuron disease (MND) is a devastating condition that causes progressive muscle weakness by damaging the motor neurons, the nerve cells that connect the brain to muscles. These neurons allow us to move, breathe, eat and ultimately, stay alive.

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The Guardian - UK

Leeds Rhinos honour Rob Burrow and maintain their mission to tackle MND

Super league side pay tribute to their former player and continue their work to support those living with MND

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National Television Awards 2025: shortlist nominees, air date, host, voting details and everything you need to know

Our complete guide to The National Television Awards 2025, hosted once again by Joel Dommett.

The Guardian - UK

London Marathon sets world record for number of finishers

Total surpasses previous record of 55,646 set in New York, and event also broke record for crowd numbers

The Guardian - UK

‘Rob just put it down to bad luck’: Lindsey Burrow on her husband, MND and running her own marathons

Wife of rugby league legend who spent the last five years of his life raising awareness of MND and fundraising for a cure says the game will always be a part of her family’s life

The Guardian - UK

In brief: Take Care; Tilt; Lightborne – review

A rousing memoir by the wife and carer of rugby player Rob Burrow; a tender earthquake survival tale; and a queer fictionalisation of Christopher Marlowe’s remarkable life

Evening Standard

Rob Burrow’s widow to run London Marathon in tribute to husband

Also among the runners will be the daughter of BBC broadcaster Bill Turnbull, Flora.

The Independent UK

Lindsey Burrow to run London Marathon in memory of late husband Rob

Rugby league great Rob Burrow died in 2024 after living with motor neurone disease for five years.

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