Perhaps it was fitting on the day rugby league came together to celebrate one of its most iconic and legendary players, Wigan created a piece of history that will, like Rob Burrow’s playing career, stand the test of time for years to come.
We throw words like ‘legend’ and ‘history’ around all too easily these days. But those two words felt fitting to describe this emotionally stirring day for rugby league and its most famous club. The death of Burrow last Sunday united the entire sport on the biggest day in the calendar, providing a series of fitting tributes to a legendary player, but even more legendary man.
