Rob Burrow was an English professional rugby league footballer, born on 26 September 1982 and died on 2 June 2024, who played as a scrum-half or hooker and spent his whole career with the Leeds Rhinos, making nearly 500 appearances and representing Great Britain, England and Yorkshire. At 5 ft 5 in he was known as the smallest player in Super League, yet he won eight Super League championships, two Challenge Cups, three Super League Dream Team selections and two Harry Sunderland Trophies. Diagnosed with motor neurone disease in December 2019, he raised awareness and funds with Kevin Sinfield, and both received CBEs in 2024.
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professional rugby league footballer
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the smallest player in Super League
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entire professional career with the Leeds Rhinos
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