Rob Burrow funeral takes place as Thousands of fans line route with some wearing Leeds Rhinos shirts

Many people have gathered along the streets to honor and say goodbye to ex-Leeds Rhinos player Rob Burrow.

The funeral parade occurred on Sunday, marking one last journey through his hometown of Yorkshire.

Over 160 individuals gathered for a private event in Pontefract.

The man passed away last month at the age of 41, after battling motor neurone disease (MND) for four years.

The Sunday service held on July 7th was a tribute to Burrow's iconic number seven jersey from his time playing rugby league.

People gathered along the path in their Leeds Rhinos jerseys as the funeral procession traveled to the crematorium.

The funeral procession began at 1pm, and along the way, it went past the location where Mr. Burrow first began his rugby career.

In an interview with Sky News before the funeral, Gary Hetherington, who is the head of Leeds Rhinos, described Rob as an outstanding player and an extraordinary individual.

He and his entire family have greatly contributed to both rugby league and the MND community.

Today, there is a flood of emotions and support for him and his family for his actions.

"It has united the entire rugby league community... and various other sports too."

Burrow was a talented rugby player who achieved success by winning eight league titles. However, he gained even more recognition for his efforts in advocating for MND awareness.

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His well-known persistence led him to assist in generating millions of pounds for a charitable cause aimed at researching a rare, degenerative brain and nerve illness.

Motor Neurone Disease eventually stole Burrow's ability to speak and left him with no choice but to use a wheelchair until he passed away.

Reflecting on the life of one of Yorkshire's most cherished individuals

Writer reporting from Northern England

Today was a very emotional day in West Yorkshire as many people gathered along the streets to bid a final goodbye to one of the most cherished individuals from the region.

Rob Burrow initially gained the admiration and affection of the locals when he emerged as a dynamic and tenacious rugby league player.

After that, he won over the affection of many people outside of the game through his highly publicized struggle with MND.

This past Sunday, known as Rob Burrow Day, the family and friends of Rob Burrow gathered to attend a private cremation ceremony. The special day was chosen as it coincides with the seventh day of the seventh month, paying tribute to Rob's playing number.

The funeral procession traveled through Castleford, then Featherstone where he started playing as a young player, before eventually reaching his hometown of Pontefract.

The vehicle carrying Rob's casket had flowers arranged to spell "Bro" and "Son" on one side, and "Dad" on the other.

A note that the man who was admired by many for his skills on the field, and later for his actions off the field, was also a beloved member of his family.

A lot of people on the path were wearing rugby jerseys with his name and number on them.

Some people had on the shirts from his many MND fundraising events and activities.

Some people were holding flags and banners in the colors of yellow and blue, representing the Rhinos.

Everyone clapped and shed tears as Rob embarked on his last journey.

Because Rob was very brave and determined to educate people about the disease that took his life, he has made a significant impact on many people.

And in this region of Yorkshire, he will never be forgotten.

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Kevin Sinfield, a member of the same team as Mr. Burrow, stood by his side and provided support. Both men were honored with MBEs for their dedication to raising awareness and supporting those affected by MND.

He became well-known for the iconic image of him supporting his friend as they crossed the finish line together during the Rob Burrow Half Marathon in Leeds back in May of last year.

In a recent conversation with Burrow, Sinfield emphasized the importance of maintaining friendships even after rugby ends. When faced with the difficult news of Rob's diagnosis, Sinfield highlighted the decision to either stand united with a friend or not.

What is evident is the determination and resilience that I always knew Rob possessed, which he has displayed more prominently than ever.