Rob Burrow’s wife Lindsey described the former rugby league star as “a beacon of hope and inspiration” as she accepted an award on his behalf recognising his fundraising work. Burrow died in June at the age of 41,

Rob Burrow died in June at the age of 41, four-and-a-half years after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND).

Lindsey Burrow spoke as she accepted a special recognition award in her husband's honour at the JustGiving Awards in London on Wednesday. She told the BBC: "The first of everything is always the hardest - but the kids give me a reason to keep going.