Kevin Sinfield knighted for MND fundraising efforts
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 9:50 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Kevin Sinfield has been awarded a knighthood as part of the king's birthday honours list. The rugby league star has raised over £11 million for motor neurone disease (MND) research in honor of his former teammate Rob Burrow. Sinfield becomes the second rugby player to receive this accolade, following Billy Boston's knighthood last year. He has pledged to continue his efforts to support individuals living with MND following this recognition.
- •Sinfield raised more than £11 million for MND charity.
- •He was honored in the king's birthday honours list.
- •Sinfield is the second rugby league player to be knighted.
- •He pledges to continue supporting MND initiatives.
- •The recognition emphasizes the impact of MND fundraising efforts.
- 10:41 PMESPN Rugby — Kevin Sinfield knighted in King's Birthday Honours
- 9:30 PMThe Guardian Sport — 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. Continue reading...
"Kevin Sinfield has been knighted in the King's Birthday Honours in recognition of his glittering rugby league career and subsequent fundraising exploits.
Sources
External links- ESPN RugbyJun 12, 2026, 10:41 PMKevin Sinfield knighted in King's Birthday Honours
Kevin Sinfield has been knighted in the King's Birthday Honours in recognition of his glittering rugby league career and subsequent fundraising exploits.
- The Guardian SportJun 12, 2026, 9:30 PMArise, 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. Continue reading...
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