Rugby legend Rob Burrow's private funeral is on July 7, coinciding with 'Rob Burrow Day' in honor of his number 7 shirt; public invited to line the route.

Rugby legend Rob Burrow's private funeral is taking place on July 7, a date chosen to coincide with 'Rob Burrow Day' in honour of his number 7 shirt. Burrow, who passed away at age 41 after a four-year battle with motor neurone disease, is remembered as one of the greatest players in Leeds Rhinos history. The public are invited to line the funeral route as a tribute to the late rugby star, who raised millions for MND research during his final years.