Rob Burrow would be proud of knighthood - Sinfield
Former rugby captain Kevin Sinfield received a knighthood for his extensive charity work supporting the motor neurone disease (MND) community. He dedicated the honor to his late friend and teammate, Rob Burrow.
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The recognition highlights the power of sports figures in driving charitable fundraising and raising awareness for terminal illnesses.
Image source, PA Media Image caption, Sir Kevin Sinfield is made a knight bachelor by the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle
Sir Kevin Sinfield has said his late friend Rob Burrow would be "laughing" but "enormously proud" to see him receive a knighthood.
The former England rugby league captain and motor neurone disease (MND) campaigner was one of 60 people to receive honours from the Prince of Wales at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle earlier.
Sir Kevin, who has raised more than £11m for charity, received a knighthood for his services to the MND community, as well as for services to league and union rugby.
He said he was "massively humbled by the whole experience" and "very proud to accept it on behalf of the MND community and their families".
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