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Rob Burrow's widow hopes people will remember 'what a great guy he was' in final podcast


The widow of former Leeds and Great Britain star Rob Burrow has spoken of her pride at an upcoming podcast series that was recorded before his death

Rob Burrow's brave widow Lindsey has opened up about the joy her late husband found in recording his final podcast series, telling fans she hopes they will hear some of the "fun and laughter" the former rugby league star experienced before his sad passing from motor neurone disease (MND). Within the new podcast episodes, listeners will encounter the voices of retired Lioness Steph Houghton and her other half, ex-football player Stephen Darby who is also living with MND, alongside touching conversations with Burrow's chum and former teammate Kevin Sinfield. The series is a tribute to Burrow's life and legacy, with a special one-off episode dropping on Wednesday featuring sports legends like Wayne Rooney, Jonny Wilkinson, and Dame Kelly Holmes asking him questions.

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