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Kevin Sinfield shows true colours as he lets team go and makes huge Rob Burrow promise

The England coach has just finished his seventh ultramarathon in honour of his close friend

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 11:29 AM
Kevin Sinfield shows true colours as he lets team go and makes huge Rob Burrow promise
Key Things to Know
  • Kevin Sinfield has promised a lifetime commitment to MND fundraising in memory of his late friend Rob Burrow.
  • Sinfield completed his final UK "7 in 7" ultramarathon challenge at Old Trafford, raising over £1.4 million in 2026.
  • His team of volunteers will step back, but Sinfield hopes to bring a new 7 in 7 challenge to Australia and New Zealand.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Sir Kevin Sinfield has completed his seventh and final UK "7 in 7" ultramarathon challenge, vowing to continue a lifetime commitment to fundraising for Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in honor of his late friend Rob Burrow. Sinfield finished his latest challenge at Old Trafford ahead of the Super League Grand Final, having raised over £1.4 million in 2026 and more than £13 million across six years for the MND community.

While Sinfield explained that his current team of volunteers needed to step back, he revealed plans to potentially take the 7 in 7 challenge to Australia and New Zealand. His final route started in Hull and covered all 12 UK Super League club grounds, supported by sporting figures such as Steve Borthwick, Lewis Moody, Sir Gareth Southgate, and members of the Royal Family.

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