Rob Burrow
English rugby league footballer (1982-2024) · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Died at 41
Robert Geoffrey Burrow was an English professional rugby league footballer who played as a scrum-half or hooker. Burrow spent his entire professional career with the Leeds Rhinos, making nearly 500 appearances as well as representing Great Britain, England, and Yorkshire.
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2024Died2 June 2024Commander of the Order of the British EmpireAward2022BBC Sports Personality of the Year Helen Rollason AwardAward2021Officer of the Order of the British EmpireAward2014Member of the Order of the British EmpireAward1982Born26 September 1982
Career 3
ClubYears
England2008
Great Britain2005-2007
Leeds Rhinos2001-2017
Media & music
Photos 9
Burrow with the Leeds Rhinos in 2009
Burrow and his teammates celebrating their 2009 Super League Grand Final victory.
Burrow's final match was the 2017 Super League Grand Final in which he won his final trophy with Leeds.
Burrow (third from the left) was noticeably smaller than his England teammates
Burrow playing for England at the 2008 RLWC
Awards
About this person
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1982 to 2024 · aged 41
