Leeds Rhinos
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| World Club Challenges | 3 (2005, 2008, 2012) |
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| 2019 Season | 8th |
| Arena/Stadium | Emerald Headingley Stadium |
| Most capped | John Holmes |
| Other honours | 37 |
| Highest points scorer | Kevin Sinfield |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 3001669 |
About Leeds Rhinos
The Leeds Rhinos are a professional Rugby League club in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. The club was formed in 1870 as Leeds St John's and play in the Super League, the top tier of English rugby league. They play home matches at Headingley Stadium since 1890.
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... Called sees the Leeds Rhinos rugby league legend and his wife Lindsey interviewing seven sporting greats and asking seven questions...
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... Burrow, who has motor neurone disease (MND), was pushed around the route by friend and former Leeds Rhinos team-mate Kevin Sinfield...
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... Rob Burrow, who has motor neurone disease (MND), has been raising money with friend and former Leeds Rhinos teammate Kevin Sinfield...
Kevin Sinfield carries Rob Burrow at Leeds marathon finish
... It was inspired by his former Leeds Rhinos team-mate Kevin Sinfield, who pushed his friend around the course in a specially adapted wheelchair...
Leeds 2023: Stadium show launches year of culture after Brexit blow
... " Ten thousand tickets were given away for the show, which was hosted at the home of the Leeds Rhinos by BBC Radio Leeds presenter Sanchez Payne and BBC Sport s Gabby Logan...
Leeds 2023: City's year of culture to bring 'lasting legacy'
... " The AwakeningThe year of culture " wakes up" at the home of Leeds Rhinos on Saturday, with 15,000 people invited to a live show promising a free celebration of Leeds cultural past, present and future...
Rugby League's Rob Burrow to read CBeebies Bedtime Story
... Rob, who used to play for Leeds Rhinos, lives with motor neurone disease (MND) and will be using an eye-controlled computer to read the story...
Rob Burrow: New Leeds marathon to honour rugby league legend
... The former Leeds Rhinos player was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in 2019 and has gone on to raise millions of pounds for charity...
Kevin Sinfield carries Rob Burrow at Leeds marathon finish
By David McKennaBBC News
Thousands of runners have taken part in the inaugural Rob Burrow Marathon in Leeds.
More Than 12,000 people signed up for The Event named after the Rugby League player, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in 2019.
It was inspired by his former Leeds Rhinos team-mate Kevin Sinfield , who pushed his friend around The Course in a specially adapted wheelchair.
At the finish, Sinfield lifted Burrow up and carried him over The Line .
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The Bbc is not responsible for the content of external sites.The 26. 2-mile (42. 2km) course, started and ended at Headingley Stadium.
The Marathon aimed to raise funds for The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease Appeal and the Leeds Hospitals Charity, as well as a host of other causes.
" The support for the MND community through the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon has been fantastic, " said Sinfield who has set himself numerous fundraising running challenges in support of his friend.
After he crossed the Finish Line Sinfield thanked all those involved for " creating something so incredible in Rob's name".
" Today is a celebration of friendship, " he added.
Speaking before the Big Day , Burrow said: " Leeds is such a wonderful city and I Am so grateful for all the support The City has shown not just for me and My Family , but for The Event and the entire MND community. "
Run For All announced last month The Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon after an " overwhelming" number of people entered this year's race.
Jenn Scribbins, from the Motor Neurone Disease Association, said the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon was important to defeat the " devastating" disease.
" Six people are diagnosed Every Day and unfortunately there is no cure.
" What this event is doing is raising those funds to help us Get Closer to that cure. "
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