Headingley Stadium on a cold, crisp December morning is usually a quiet place. The rugby league and cricket clubs are hibernating, but on this particular Friday there is a buzz in the chilly Leeds air.
Kevin Sinfield has already raised more than £8m to support people affected by motor neurone disease, a group that includes his former Leeds Rhinos teammate and close friend Rob Burrow. The bond shared between them has captivated the nation and helped so many and while Sinfield is a rugby league legend, the former Leeds captain’s reach extends far beyond the sport where he and Burrow made their names.
