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Rob Burrow funeral plans revealed - including poignant meaning behind date
ROB Burrow's funeral plans have been revealed, including the poignant meaning behind the date and a touching procession.The Leeds Rhinos and England l
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Elliot Minchella reveals pride in his father as he builds up for England debut
ELLIOT Minchella does not have to look far for the example that proves he will have his England team-mates’ backs on his Test debut.Just a glimpse o
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How George Delaney learned he was in the England squad during a game of DARTS!
GEORGE Delaney is aiming to be double top in an England shirt – after his call-up disturbed a game of darts.The St Helens prop was rewarded for his
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England new boy Sam Wood salutes stepdad's 'real hard work' ahead of France Test
SAM Wood knows hard work when he sees it – and it is not as a rugby league player.Instead, hearing what stepfather Andy did for a living as a social
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Sport helped save me... it changes lives, says rugby legend Jason Robinson
RUGBY legend Jason Robinson went back to school this week to help launch The Sun’s Activity For All Fund.The World Cup winner returned to his old pr
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James McDonnell swaps Ireland and trip there after earning England call-up
JAMES McDonnell’s Irish eyes are smiling after his England call-up - not so much at having to cut short a trip there.The Leeds star is one of the ne
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Brad O'Neill among host of Super League's young guns called up for England
BRAD O’NEILL heads the list of Super League’s young talent that has been rewarded with an England call-up.The Wigan hooker has been joined by St H
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Marc Sneyd reveals what makes him mad after becoming Salford's Mr Cool
MARC Sneyd insists there is a time when his emotions do boil over – just not on a rugby field.Give him seconds to make a coffee before a team meetin
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Ex-England cricketer David 'Syd' Lawrence diagnosed with motor neurone disease
DAVID ‘SYD’ LAWRENCE, the former England fast bowler, has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease.Lawrence, 60, was the first British-born black
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Leeds players reveal what Rob Burrow means to them ahead of emotional night
MATT Frawley needs only one look at his shirt to know just what it means – seven is Rob Burrow’s number.So much so, he was more than happy to give
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England clash becomes first in DECADES not to be shown on live TV
ENGLAND'S opening rugby Test this summer will make a surprising piece of history.Saturday's clash againstEddie Jones' Japan in Tokyo on Saturday
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England boss Shaun Wane demands fixture certainty to grow Test rugby league
SHAUN Wane believes now is the time for rugby league to finally grasp the Test nettle and get long-term fixtures organised.That way, more tickets can
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Popular rugby player dies suddenly aged 33 after falling unwell at home
A POPULAR rugby player has died suddenly aged 33 after falling unwell at home.Former second-row Kristian Smith, from Blaina, Wales, passed away in hos
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Mike Tindall poses in barely-there trunks on Bondi Beach with rugby pals
MIKE Tindall’s crown jewels are almost visible as he and rugby pals pose in trunks.Zara Phillips’ hubby, 45, was on Sydney’s Bondi Beach with ex
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Zach Eckersley follows Kevin Sinfield at Wembley as RL remembers Rob Burrow
ZACH Eckersley has seen the great Rob Burrow’s impact locally – he lives down the road from his friend and former captain Kevin Sinfield.As rugby
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Rugby League crowd remembers Rob Burrow in a minute’s silence at Wembley
RUGBY League rose to remember Rob Burrow at ­Wembley yesterday following his death last week from motor neurone disease.The 65,000 Challenge Cup fina
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Betfred offering money back as free bet if your Challenge Cup PickYourPunt loses
BETFRED have a cracking money back special for this Saturday's Challenge Cup fixture.Punters who stake a maximum of £10 on a PickYourPunt in the Warr
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My uncles are Prem cult heroes - I'm making my own way in different sport
JUNIOR NSEMBA is using the gospel to propel him to new heights after living in his father’s shadow.As the 19-year-old Wigan phenomenon points out wi
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Bevan French knows Wembley glory can be immortalised - and wants cup in Oz
BEVAN French knows just how big an effect producing magic at Wembley can have – he has heard all about it.Martin Offiah will be guest of honour at S
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Warrington's Rodrick Tai aims to be Wembley wonder - after 'primitive' rugby
RODRICK Tai is ready to Kuk up more new experiences as life on the other side of the world takes him to Wembley.Just having running water has been eno
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Rob Burrow's tearful wife and kids lay flowers at Headingley Stadium in tribute
ROB Burrow’s brave kids comforted their mum as she was overcome with emotion while inspecting the sea of flowers laid in his honour.Hundreds of fans
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Brave Rob Burrow's final message revealed in vid recorded before his death
ROB Burrow's heartbreaking final words to his family have been revealed in an emotional video.Heart-wrenching footage shows the former rugby star wish
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Rob Burrow's widow shares moving tribute to star after his death at 41
ROB Burrow's devastated wife Lindsey has shared an emotional tribute to the late rugby legend after his death.In an emotional message, the heartbroken
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Rob Burrow's parents shed tears as work begins on centre in hero's honour
ROB Burrow's parents shed tears today as they watched work begin on a centre in the late hero's honour.The soil was turned less than 24 hours after th
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Inside Rob's love story with 'superhero' wife who cared for him until he died
LINDSEY found "the one" when she was just a teenager - former rugby star Rob Burrow.Her husband passed away yesterday at the age of 41 following a len