Arise, Sir Kevin: Sinfield knighted in king’s birthday honours list

Rugby league great given accolade for MND fundraising

Has raised more than £11m in memory of Rob Burrow

Kevin Sinfield has promised to continue his quest to support those living with motor neurone disease after being awarded a knighthood in the king’s birthday honours list.

The 45-year-old rugby league great has been recognised for his incredible fundraising efforts and becomes the second former player from the sport to be knighted, after Billy Boston’s elevation this time last year.