Residing in West Yorkshire, Rob departed from this world at a nearby hospital, mere hours before the groundbreaking of a new MND research center that will bear his name.

As the clock approached noon on July 7, hundreds lined the streets to pay homage as Burrow’s cortege made its way to a private service.

The roads were awash in blue as countless individuals donned Leeds Rhino shirts. Junior players from Featherstone Lions ARLFC also made their presence known, clad in their team attire.

A police motorcycle escorted the hearse, which carried the departed star through the throngs.

Following closely were five vehicles, bearing the rugby legend’s wife Lindsey—whom he wed in 2006—and their three children, Macy, Maya, and Jackson.