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The Guardian Sport Friday 12 June 2026, 21:30 UTC By Aaron Bower 1 min read
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Rugby league great given accolade for MND fundraisingHas raised more than £11m in memory of Rob BurrowKevin Sinfield has promised to continue his quest to support those living with motor neurone disease after being awarded a knighthood in the king’s birthday honours list. The 45-year-old rugby league great has been recognised for his incredible fundraising efforts and becomes the second former player from the sport to be knighted, after Billy Boston’s elevation this time last year.

  • Rugby league great given accolade for MND fundraising

  • Has raised more than £11m in memory of Rob Burrow

Kevin Sinfield has promised to continue his quest to support those living with motor neurone disease after being awarded a knighthood in the king’s birthday honours list.

The 45-year-old rugby league great has been recognised for his incredible fundraising efforts and becomes the second former player from the sport to be knighted, after Billy Boston’s elevation this time last year.

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