Lindsey Burrow reflects on the profound impact her husband had on the world, following his passing from motor neurone disease.

Lindsey Burrow has paid a heartfelt tribute to her late husband, Rob, calling him someone who “made the world a better place to be.” Rob, the former rugby league star, passed away at the age of 41 after bravely battling motor neurone disease (MND) for over four years.

In an emotional interview on BBC Breakfast, Lindsey shared how overwhelming it had been to witness the outpouring of tributes from around the world. She said, “Despite the grief and sadness, we have so much to be thankful for, for having Rob in our lives. He brought hope to so many and created an incredible legacy.”

Lindsey described Rob as an inspiration to many and expressed pride in his ability to unite people, not only from the Leeds Rhinos community but across the entire rugby league world. “It was humbling to see how far his influence stretched,” she remarked. “Rob brought a community together.”

Throughout his career, Burrow achieved legendary status with Leeds Rhinos, winning eight Super League titles. After retiring in 2017, he dedicated himself to raising awareness of MND and supporting its research, which led to him being awarded an MBE in 2021 and later a CBE in the 2024 New Year Honours.