The funeral for the rugby league legend will take place in Pontefract today.
Hundreds of people have lined the streets of Pontefract in West Yorkshire this afternoon to pay their respect to Rob Burrow.
The former Leeds Rhinos star’s funeral is being held in a private service at Pontefract Crematorium.
He passed away ‘peacefully’ aged 41 on June 2, five years after being diagnosed with motor neuron disease.
The ceremony will take place today to coincide with Rob Burrow Day, which has been marked since 2021 on 7 July – a nod to his famous number 7 shirt.
Although the service at Pontefract Crematorium is a private event, members of the public are invited to stand on the roadside so they can pay their respects.
The details of the route were released by Leeds Rhinos with people asked to be in place by 1pm.
Today from 1pm, the funeral for Rob Burrow will take place. Members of the public are welcome to line the route to say their final goodbye to Rob however the service itself is private for the family and invited friends, thank you for the support you all continue to give
— Leeds Rhinos (@leedsrhinos) July 7, 2024
Last month, Rugby League paid an emotional tribute to the late star before the Challenge Cup finals.
Wigan Warriors faced Warrington Wolves at Wembley Stadium in the men’s final while St Helens played against Burrow’s former side in the women’s final.
To pay tribute to the 41-year-old, the game kicked off at 15:07 to reflect the shirt number he wore throughout his career.
A minutes’ silence was also held before the men’s and women’s finals respectively and supporters left tributes outside of the stadium.
Fans of both clubs also held up banners during the famous hymn, Abide with Me.
Rob Burrow tribute tifos raised at both ends during Abide With Me
— Matthew Turner (@MattTurner_WG) June 8, 2024pic.twitter.com/1rfgzAbkjL
As well as the emotional events inside Wembley, many payed tribute to the tributes for Burrow.
One user said on X: “Another outstanding tribute to Rob Burrow. Credit to organisers, who have done a superb job.
“Another outstanding tribute to Rob Burrow. Credit to organisers, who have done a superb job,” said a second.
A third added: “Every year the RL Challenge Cup Final is one of my sporting highlights. Today will be no different, despite this fixture being exciting it will be poignant but not sad as we celebrate the life of the great Rob Burrow. Lovely to kick off at 3.07 to commemorate a great number 7.”
Another wrote: “‘In a world full of adversity, we must dare to dream’ — Amazing tributes to the legend, Rob Burrow.”
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A fifth commented: “Wow “Abide with me” with the Rob Burrow tribute just brought tears to my eyes, that was powerful.
“Damn those big flags of Rob Burrow at Wembley caught me off guard,” said another.
One other fan said: “A really moving moment at the start of the men’s Challenge Cup final as giant flags in memory of Rob Burrow are held in the crowd during ‘Abide with Me’.”
Burrow represented both England and Great Britain during his impressive 16-year long career and made more than 100 appearances between 2001 and 2017.
He also won eight Super League titles with Leeds and was made an MBE in the 2021 New Year Honours for his services to rugby league and the MND community.
