Friday’s visit of Leigh Leopards was Rhinos’ first home game since Burrow died from motor neurone disease three weeks ago, aged 41. Fittingly, it was played on global MND awareness day and Rhinos’ players wore a unique one-off kit to mark the occasion.
The attendance of more than 17,500 included members of Burrow’s family and representatives from the MND community, as well as 80 of the eight-time Grand Final winner’s former teammates. Roared on by a passionate crowd, below-strength Rhinos defied the odds – as Burrow did throughout his career – to pull of a spirited 18-10 win. Here’s a selection of pictures from one of Rhinos’ most memorable nights.
25. Rob Burrow honoured in Leeds Rhinos win
A guard of honour from Rob Burrow's wife Lindsey, their son Jackson and younger daughter Maya.Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
26. Rob Burrow honoured in Leeds Rhinos win
Man of the match Brodie Croft celebrates Leeds Rhinos' victory with injured teammate James Bentley.Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
27. Rob Burrow honoured in Leeds Rhinos win
Delight from (left to right) Leeds Rhinos' Jarrod O'Connor, Mikolaj Oledzki and Brodie Croft as the final whistle sounds against Leigh Leopards.Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
28. Rob Burrow honoured in Leeds Rhinos win
Leeds Rhinos players stand for a minute's applause with the supporters in memory of Rob Burrow.Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
29. Rob Burrow honoured in Leeds Rhinos win
Rhyse Martin kicks for goal in Leeds Rhinos' win over Leigh Leopards.Photo: Danny Lawson
30. Rob Burrow honoured in Leeds Rhinos win
80 of Rob Burrow's former Leeds teammates attended the game against Leigh and lined up on the pitch before kick-off.Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com