Leeds Rhinos and BBC have items confirming that Rob Burrow has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. Puts what the Bulls are going through into some kind of perspective.

Felt numb when I read the news. Absolutely heatbreaking. I hope as many Bulls fans as possible go over to Headingley to raise as raise much money as possible for Rob.

Horrible news, can't believe it really.
I wonder how long Rob and those around him have known. I can't help but feel that the timing of the announcement is linked to the recent SPOTY awards and Doddie Weir raising awareness.

Best wishes to the Burrow family. Awful disease, im sure given his rise to the top of the game despite obvous things to overcome physically, his mental strength will fight it

Devastating news. To me he was always one of those players you wanted on your side and not playing against you.

Oh Christ, the poor bloke. his kids in the Bradford Playhouse panto this year saw him down there not long ago.

Jesus. Yes that really does put things in perspective, as has the recent loss of Featherstone player Natalie Harrowell a few days ago. The 12th January friendly at Leeds is now a joint fundraiser for Rob Burrow and Jamie Jones-Buchanan.

Such a shame. Terrible news, terrible disease.

Very Sad i was in tears watching him on the news, Keep strong Rob all the best

The rugby league world is with you and your family Robbie

It's just terrible news - and such a great bloke. It's just awful, I really don't know what to say.

It's tragic really. I knew a bloke from Birkenshaw with MND who was a lifelong Rhino, fought to his last days and always remembered as a top bloke. The same has been said for Rob.

As a young fan I never liked him, but that was only because I feared him so much. His pace was lightning, and it terrorised defences year in year out.

Truly awful news. The little fella broke my heart many times by creating or scoring tries against us alongside McGuire. I was already in tears watching his interview on TV when I took a phone call informing me that a lifelong friend and staunch Northern / Bulls supporter had passed away that morning. A very sad day indeed. I think there will be a very good crowd at Headingley on January the 12th.

Great gesture this by the club www.bradfordbulls.co.uk/article/ ... e-receipts

Great gesture this by the club www.bradfordbulls.co.uk/article/ ... e-receipts

When I just read this on the Bulls website, it brought a big lump to my throat. Such a good player, always commanded respect when he played against us(and all other teams as well) God be with you Rob, I never knew you personally, but it makes me proud to call you by your first name.. Pag Amping Akong Amigo..( that's Visayan)