Doddie Weir: Rob Burrow hails ‘MND hero’ as tributes pour in for ‘warrior’ Scotland rugby legend | Rugby Union News

Rob Burrow (left) has paid tribute to Doddie Weir following his death at the age of 52 Fellow motor neurone disease sufferer and campaigner Rob Burrow paid tribute to an inspirational “warrior” Doddie Weir following his death at the age of 52. The former Scotland international’s death was announced by his family and the Scottish … Read more

Rob Burrow: I have no regrets about playing rugby league despite MND battle; ‘My kids can play whatever sport they desire’ | Rugby League News

Rob Burrow won eight Super League titles in a trophy-laden career for the Leeds Rhinos; he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019 but believes there is still a lot of work to be done to fully understand its causes and has campaigned for more research Last Updated: 12/10/22 5:49pm Rob Burrow was diagnosed … Read more

Rob Burrow: Government has ‘blood on its hands’ over £50m MND research delay | Rugby League News

“People with MND don’t have the luxury of time. It’s as if there is no rush to give our scientific researchers the opportunity to find an effective treatment while six people die each day from MND. There is blood on your hands, this Government and the civil servants” – Rob Burrrow Last Updated: 19/07/22 11:32am … Read more