Like father, like son: Sinfields take diverging paths on road to Grand Final
Rugby league legend Kevin Sinfield is completing his final ultramarathon challenge, which will conclude at the Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford. His son, Jack Sinfield, is set to play in the same match for Wakefield against Warrington Wolves.
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The story highlights a unique intersection of high-profile sports competition and charitable endurance efforts, drawing significant public interest in the UK.
Kevin Sinfield passes through Wakefield during his ultramarathon challenge on Wednesday. Photograph: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com/Shutterstock Kevin Sinfield passes through Wakefield during his ultramarathon challenge on Wednesday. Photograph: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com/Shutterstock Rugby league Like father, like son: Sinfields take diverging paths on road to Grand Final Kevin’s ultramarathon challenge ends in time for kick-off at Old Trafford as son Jack vies for first title with Wakefield
Aaron Bower in Wakefield Wed 30 Sep 2026 13.00 EDT Last modified on Wed 30 Sep 2026 21.30 EDT Share Prefer the Guardian on Google There are few families with more stories to tell when it comes to the Super League Grand Final than the Sinfields but, even by their lofty standards, this week will take some beating.
Leeds has been the epicentre of that story for more than 20 years but this week the focus has moved 10 miles down the road to Wakefield.
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