Sinfield Knighted At Windsor Castle For MND Fundraising — SkimNews
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- Sir Kevin Sinfield received a knighthood at Windsor Castle on Wednesday 7 October 2026, describing the honour as "very humbling."
- Sinfield was recognised for services to the MND community, having raised money in memory of his late friend and former team-mate Rob Burrow.
- Rob Burrow, Sinfield's former teammate whose MND diagnosis and subsequent death prompted the fundraising campaign, was named as the inspiration behind the work.
- Sinfield also received the knighthood for services to both league and union rugby, reflecting a career that spanned both codes.
- Windsor Castle hosted the investiture ceremony, with the honour formally bestowed by the King.
Why it matters: The knighthood formalises national appreciation for Sinfield's fundraising on behalf of the MND community, a campaign he took on after Rob Burrow's death. It also recognises contributions to rugby across both league and union codes.
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