Rob Burrow reveals doctor’s positive ‘10-year’ motor neurone outlook

• ‘Rather than three years it’ll hopefully be nearer 10’• Benefit game on Sunday to raise funds for ex-Rhinos half-backRob Burrow has revealed he has been told he has “very early stage” motor neurone disease but is hopeful he can live for another decade. The former Leeds Rhinos and Great Britain half-back was diagnosed with the condition, for which there is no known cure, last month.Leeds host Bradford on Sunday in a sold-out pre-season game that will now be shown live on Sky Sports where the proceeds will be added to a fund that has raised more than £250,000. Burrow has been overwhelmed by the support he has received from people such as Wayne Rooney, before revealing he has been given a positive outlook following a visit to an MND research centre in Sheffield this week. Related: Cruel news about Rob Burrow’s MND should provoke rugby into action | Jonathan Liew Continue readingread full article

Source: TheGuardian

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