Rugby star Kevin Sinfield to get Leeds University honorary degree

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The former Leeds Rhinos player will be awarded his degree in Leeds University's Great Hall.

The former Leeds Rhinos player will be awarded his degree at the university's Great Hall at about 14:00 BST.

The pair raised more than £15m for MND before Burrow died in May, aged 41, after being diagnosed with the condition in 2019. Sinfield is currently a defence coach for the England national team and recently flew back from New Zealand for just 48 hours so he could attend his friend's funeral, missing England's first Test against the All Blacks.

Sinfield has completed a series of epic endurance challenges, including a fundraiser last year which saw him complete seven ultra marathons over seven days.

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