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Rugby League rallies for Rob and fundraises in Association colours
action in April for a fundraising game
England Rugby League’s men and women returned to international against France in aid of the MND Association.



The teams wore a new kit inspired by an England shirt closely associated with former player Rob Burrow MBE, who is living with MND, and incorporated the Association’s colours and logo. of the shirt included Rob’ dare to dream’.
The back s own immortal words: ‘In a world full of adversity, we must the game which was held at Warringtons live from the stands, with his children Maya, Macy and Jackson having the opportunity to walk out the match ball for the men’s match. Chris James, the Association’s Director of External Affairs presented trophies to the winning teams, in which both England’s men and women were victorious.
The Association also appeared on advertising boards, the LED screen and even on the ribbons of the trophies at Halliwell Jones Stadium and broadcast live on Sky Sports Arena.

Donations to the Association were made through ticket sales and through
Rob and his family watched the game purchases of the special replica shirts, as well as bucket collections on the day.