Rob receives ‘positive news’
ROB BURROW will explore every avenue in his battle with motor neurone disease after being told he is in the early stages. good. He spoke about some trial drugs, so hopefully I’m eligible. It was really positive news in the circumstances.
“The average life span is three years but that is usually in older people, and it doesn’t apply to me. I feel like I’ve got age on my side. “Rather than three years, it’ll hopefully be nearer 10.” A joint fundraiser for Burrow and Jamie JonesBuchanan’s testimonial
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WAKEFIELD TRINITY star Ben Jones-Bishop is battling to save his career after being struck down with blood clots on his lungs. The 31-year-old Jamaican international winger is undergoing a series of tests to find out the cause of the problem.
It is understood he suffered the same illness during his time with the Leeds Rhinos, and the fact it has returned has left Trinity bosses fearing he might not play again.
RTV between Leeds and Bradford at Headingley this Sunday has sold out, with a host of retired players set to feature.
The match will be screened live by Sky Sports, with all staff and crew donating their services.
An online fundraising page set up for Burrow is now nearing £250,000.
PRINCE HARRY will conduct the 2021World Cup draw at Buckingham Palace on Thursday.
The patron of the Rugby Football League will pick the four groups for the 16-team event.
England, holders Australia, New Zealand and Tonga are the seeded nations.