Knighting Sinfield ‘easiest decision anyone’s had to make,’ says Prince William

The rugby league star is "gold dust" and "should have been Sir Kevin years ago," says the Prince of Wales.

By Daniela Relph · BBC Sport

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 6:00 AM

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Prince William called knighting Sir Kevin Sinfield probably the easiest decision anyone has ever had to make.
Sinfield recently completed seven ultra marathons in seven days to fundraise for Motor Neurone Disease charities.
His fundraising efforts began after former team-mate Rob Burrow was diagnosed with MND before dying in 2024.

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Prince William stated that awarding a knighthood to rugby league icon Sir Kevin Sinfield was probably the easiest decision anyone has ever had to make. Speaking on BBC Breakfast, the Prince of Wales praised Sinfield's leadership and humility following his recent endurance challenge of running seven ultra marathons in seven days to raise funds for Motor Neurone Disease charities.

Sinfield began his extensive fundraising campaign following the MND diagnosis and 2024 death of his former team-mate, Rob Burrow. Prince William recalled meeting Sinfield in Wakefield during the challenge and opening the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease in Leeds alongside Burrow's family.

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Knighting Sinfield ‘easiest decision anyone’s had to make,’ says Prince William

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