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 https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/jun/09/wigan-great-billy-boston-to-be-knighted-in-historic-first-for-rugby-league">Billy Boston’s elevation this time last year.