Longtime friends and Leeds Rhinos legends Kevin Sinfield OBE and Rob Burrow have completed the Leeds 10k together.
The duo completed the run as one, with Sinfield pushing his former team mate in a specially-adapted wheelchair, coming a respectable 39th place.
The Rhinos told the BBC that it had been some time since the pair had been able to participate in a sporting activity together as they had been waiting on the delivery of the special wheelchair.
"It's our first run with it today and we came 39th. Thankfully it stayed in one piece and hopefully he enjoyed it, I know I did." commented Sinfield in the interview.
#RobBurrow the most courageously inspiring man, then there’s ‘Sir’ Kev #kevinsinfield was an outstanding player but whatever he’s done on the pitch it’s nothing compared to the strength & courage in friendship he shows with Rob. Two giants of men ❤️ #MND@Rob7Burrow#Leeds10Khttps://t.co/cXQ54FisrH
The pair played together for Leeds Rhinos. Sinfield played for the team for 18 years and Burrow, 16.
Two years after his retirement in 2017, Rob Burrow was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease, a life-changing condition that affects nerves in the brain and spinal cord.
This isn't the first time that the pair have been spotted fundraising together. Sinfield raised over £2 million back in November after a staggering 101 mile run in 24 hours for motor neurone disease research.
Burrow completed the 10k on a wheelchair which had been specially-designed by Leeds Beckett University, the university which had the Leeds Rhinos legend an Honorary Doctor of Sport Science in 2019.
The Leeds 10K saw runners taking a new route for its 15th year. The run started outside the University of Leeds Parkinson Building before going past Headingley Stadium, home of the Rhinos, before looping through Meanwood back towards the city centre through the Arena Quarter and finishing outside Leeds Art Gallery.
The Leeds 10k Jane Tomlinson 10k began in 2006 after the namesake raised £1.8 million for charity whilst battling terminal cancer.
After finding out her time for fundraising would be limited in 2006, she set up the Leeds 10k to continue fundraising for the important charities that she had been dedicating herself to.
Yorkshire interior design specialist Design Tonic has completed a major series of projects for Leeds United Football Club.
A new era for Leeds United is on the horizon, and we're catching a first glimpse of it already.
Design Tonic is a long-standing design and build partner of the football club that has delivered approximately 30,000 sq ft of new and refurbished space, completed to coincide with the start of the new premier league season.
The latest work has been designed to support the club’s continued development of plans for Elland Road, including the new West Stand.
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The main element of the programme has been the full design and build of a new 20,000 sq ft temporary hospitality marquee at Elland Road, providing high-quality hospitality facilities while the West Stand is redeveloped.
The facility incorporates four individual hospitality suites with capacity for approximately 1,000 guests with interiors carefully considered to deliver a high-end experience.
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Alongside the temporary hospitality facility, Design Tonic has delivered a series of significant upgrades throughout Elland Road including the creation of a new Presidents Lounge transforming a previous back-of-house area into a premium hospitality environment, a new Chairman’s Guest Lounge, and refurbishment of the club’s reception and boardroom.
Head of IT and facilities at Leeds United Football Club, Mark Broadley, said: “Design Tonic has become a trusted partner to Leeds United. They understand both the operational requirements of a football club and the importance of ensuring every environment feels unmistakably Leeds United.
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“This has been a particularly important project for us, supporting the next stage of development at Elland Road while ensuring our hospitality guests continue to receive a high- quality experience. At the same time, the improvements at Thorp Arch enhance the everyday environments available to our players and Academy.
“The completed spaces look fantastic and provide an excellent platform as the club starts the new Premier League season.”
Leeds United among Premier League clubs with the cheapest pints, new data reveals
Clementine Hall
Leeds United fans looking for a crisp pre-match pint, you're in luck.
Why? Because new data has revealed Leeds United as one of the Premier League clubs offering the cheapest pints.
It's al down to credit card provider Zable who analysed the average price of a pint at pubs near every Premier League stadium, revealing which fanbases pay the most, and least, for their pre-match drink.
You'll be glad to know that Leeds United ranked a very respectable fifth among the Premier League teams with the cheapest pre-match pints, with fans paying an average of £4.74 at pubs near the Elland Road Stadium.
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However, if fans are looking to grab a drink inside the stadium, they face a higher price tag, with a pint costing £5.60, a difference of over 18%.
Newly promoted Coventry supporters are getting the best deal in the league with the average pint nearby to the stadium costing £4.16, whilst Sunderland came in second please (£4.41), followed by Hull City (£4.70).
The top 10 most expensive pre-game pint prices at nearby stadium pubs:
Coventry (£4.16)
Sunderland (£4.41)
Hull City (£4.70)
Bournemouth (£4.72)
Leeds United (£4.74)
Liverpool (£4.95)
Newcastle United (£5.07)
Manchester United (£5.18)
Ipswich Town (£5.27)
Nottingham Forest (£5.34)
Adam McAllister at Zable says: "For many fans, grabbing a pint before kick-off is part and parcel of the matchday experience, but our research shows that where you choose to drink can make a noticeable difference to the price. While stadium pints are often assumed to be more expensive, that's not always the case.
"With the cost of attending football continuing to add up, from tickets and travel to food and drinks, small differences like these can make a real impact on the overall cost of a matchday. Taking a little time to compare prices before heading to the stadium this season could help fans make their money go further, whether they choose to have a pint at the pub or inside the ground."
Sophie Smith -
4th July 2022 
