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Princess Anne visited Headingley Stadium today (February 28) to thank some of the fundraisers who have been inspired by Leeds Rhinos legends Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield.

The Princess Royal, who is the Royal Patron of the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association, was the guest of honour at an afternoon tea attended by around 80 guests.

Each of the guests had been inspired by the efforts of rugby league star Rob Burrow CBE and former teammate Kevin Sinfield CBE to raise funds for charity.

Princess Anne was the guest of honour at Headingley Stadium on February 28, where she met Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow, who has campaigned to raise awareness of MND. Photo: Dominic Lipinski/Getty Images.

In 2019, Rob was diagnosed with MND, a debilitating and life-limiting disease that affects the brain and nerves, for which there is no cure.

Since then, he has raised awareness and funds in support of MND charities – including at last year’s inaugural Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon, which saw him cross the finish line in the arms of his best mate Kevin.

Princess Anne meets Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow at Headingley Stadium as afternoon tea held for fundraisers