Fans of all the men’s and women’s Challenge Cup finalists celebrate the legacy of the former Leeds Rhino
n a world full of adversity we must still dare to dream,” was Rob Burrow’s message, embossed on the players’ shirts as they entered the pitch for the women’s and men’s Challenge Cup finals. The death of the former Leeds Rhino was mourned and his life celebrated in equal measure at Wembley to show
Burrow’s No 7 was daubed on the halfway line above the message #OneRobBurrow, which was also on the Rhinos shirts, as he was honoured in a competition he won twice as a player for Leeds where he spent 17 years, playing 492 matches.
This was the first chance for many to say goodbye. More Leeds fans than expected travelled to London, knowing they could come together to celebrate their fallen lionheart. The players warmed up with “7 Burrow” on their shirts to make sure he was with them throughout. After an emotional week, the Rhinos were unable to lift spirits with victory in the women’s final. Their players looked visibly affected during the pre-match silence on a day they failed to cope with St Helens.As another message left at Wembley declared: “Rob’s legacy will endure through his incredible work and the treatment centre that will bear his name.”
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