Fri 20 Dec 2019 | 01:39
REACTION: Rob Burrows diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease

Rugby union players from all over have jumped to support former England rugby league scrum half Rob Burrow after he was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease.

The 37-year-old announced the news of his diagnosis on Thursday 19 December and the response over social media has been incredible.

Burrow made nearly 500 appearances for Leeds Rhinos throughout his career and earned himself 72 caps for England and five for Great Britain before announcing his retirement in 2017.

Burrow won eight Super League titles over his 16-year career and the news of his illness has sent shockwaves throughout both rugby codes.

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