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The worrying biological changes found in rugby players who suffered several concussions

The study comes after it emerged that former All Blacks player Norm Hewitt died aged 55 with motor neurone disease

The Independent UK

Rob Burrow’s legacy will long endure – Sir Lindsay Hoyle pays tribute

Burrow died last month at the age of 41 after a battle with motor neurone disease.

The Independent UK

‘He was an inspiration’: rugby fans pay tribute at Rob Burrow funeral

Thousands of people gather to celebrate achievements of Leeds Rhinos star and MND campaigner

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Thousands gather to pay final respects to Rob Burrow on funeral route

Kevin Sinfield flew home from New Zealand to be at the private service for his best friend.

The Independent UK

Hundreds line streets to pay respects to rugby legend Rob Burrow

Motor Neurone disease suffered Burrow died aged 41 after campaigning to raise awareness of the condition

Evening Standard

Mourners line streets to pay final respects to Rob Burrow ahead of funeral

England international and Leeds Rhinos star Rob Burrow died on 2 June at the age of 41 after a long battle with motor neurone disease

The Independent UK

Rob Burrow’s funeral to take place at Pontefract Crematorium on July 7

The former England international endured a lengthy battle with motor neurone disease.

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Kevin Sinfield to leave England tour and attend Rob Burrow’s funeral

Kevin Sinfield has been granted compassionate leave from England’s tour of New Zealand to fly home and attend his friend Rob Burrow’s funeral next weekend

The Guardian - UK

It felt like there was someone with me – Brodie Croft on Rob Burrow-style try

It was an emotional night at Headingley.

The Independent UK

Leeds pay touching tributes to Rob Burrow before victory against Leigh

Brodie Croft scored two tries for Leeds in their 18-10 Super League win against Leigh on an emotional night celebrating the life of Rob Burrow

The Guardian - UK

Former team-mates lead tributes to ‘inspiration’ Rob Burrow as Leeds host Leigh

As the teams emerged from the tunnel, fans in the East Stand held up blue and yellow placards depicting Burrow’s initials and shirt number.

The Independent UK

William’s message to Rob Burrow’s family ‘something we will treasure forever’

The former rugby league player died earlier this month at the age of 41 after a four-and-a-half year battle with motor neurone disease.

The Independent UK

Leeds to pay tribute to ‘remarkable’ Rob Burrow during clash with Leigh

Burrow’s family will be in attendance and Leeds will wear a specially-designed kit for what will be the team’s first match without Rohan Smith.

The Independent UK

Rob Burrow ‘superhuman courage is in all of us’, says mental health coach

Oliver Thompson, from Watford, is determined to tackle high rates of male suicide

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Rohan Smith leaves Leeds with the Rhinos struggling in Super League

The decision comes four days after the Rhinos’ 18-10 loss to second-bottom Hull – their seventh defeat of the campaign.

The Guardian - UK

Leeds fans honour Rob Burrow then demand Smith’s exit in defeat at Hull FC

Brett Hodgson’s side recorded only their second victory of the season with an 18-10 win in Leeds’ first game since the death of Rob Burrow

The Independent UK

Leeds ‘inspired’ by Rob Burrow tributes, says head coach Rohan Smith

The Rhinos’ men’s team take to the field for the first time since Burrow’s death against Hull at the MKM Stadium on Saturday.

The Guardian - UK

Test for genes linked to motor neurone disease offered to relatives in UK

Scheme will enable siblings and children of those with fatal condition to know if they are likely to develop it themselves

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Leeds Rhinos planning permanent tribute to Rob Burrow at Headingley

Burrow died last Sunday at the age of 41 after a four-and-a-half-year battle with motor neurone disease.

The Independent UK

It’s been an emotional week – Matt Peet hails Wigan after win in ‘special final’

Wigan added the Challenge Cup to the Grand Final, League Leaders’ Shield and World Club Challenge as tributes were paid to Rob Burrow.

The Guardian - UK

‘A lad who lived his dream’: rivals at Wembley unite to salute Rob Burrow

Fans of all the men’s and women’s Challenge Cup finalists celebrate the legacy of the former Leeds Rhino

The Independent UK

Wigan beat Warrington in Challenge Cup final to complete trophy clean sweep

The Warriors added the title to the Grand Final, League Leaders’ Shield and World Club Challenge trophies they already own.

The Guardian - UK

Wigan dominate Warrington to secure Challenge Cup glory

Wigan beat Warrington 18-8 at Wembley to secure their 21th Challenge Cup on a day when rugby league remembered Rob Burrow

Evening Standard

'Go to Wembley': Russell Crowe pays tribute to Rob Burrow on eve of Challenge Cup final

The actor, who is an avid rugby fan, made the kind gesture in the lead up to the big match

The Independent UK

Rugby league pays tribute to Rob Burrow on Challenge Cup final day

The former Leeds Rhinos great died last week at the age of 41 after a battle with Motor Neurone Disease.

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