Sinfield book tour coming soon

Legendary Leeds Rhinos captain Kevin Sinfield will embark on a book tour at the end of May to promote the launch of his new autobiography 'The Extra Mile'.

The tour will includes dates in Manchester, York, Leeds and London including Kevin Sinfield coming home to Headingley for the Rhinos much anticipated clash with St Helens at Headingley on Friday 26th May between 5-7pm at the club shop at Headingley. To attend this event you must have a ticket for the game. You can find out more details about all the events on the book tour here https://linktr.ee/theextramileevents

Co-written by five-time Sports Writer of the Year Paul Hayward, The Extra Mile is the memoir of one of the greatest rugby league players of all time, who in recent years has shown heroism of a very different kind through his selfless and extraordinary fundraising for Motor neurone disease (MND), the terminal illness that has affected his friend and former Leeds Rhinos teammate Rob Burrow.

Sinfield's epic challenges have included running 7 marathons in 7 days, and running over 101 miles in 24 hours. In the process, Sinfield has captured the hearts of the nation and raised nearly £5 million for MND. He was awarded an OBE in the Queen's Birthday honours for his efforts. Sinfield is set to take on his hardest challenge yet this autumn, which will be covered extensively by the BBC. Next May, Sinfield will be running the inaugural Rob Burrow Leeds marathon which he has helped to found.

Told with Sinfield's characteristic warmth, dry wit and inspirational leadership, The Extra mile is the story of an astonishing life, of an enduring friendship, of perseverance against the most difficult of challenges, and of a remarkable, humble human being who has defied the odds. The book equips readers with the tools and the mindset to embrace togetherness and to overcome their own challenges. It leaves the reader with the urgent question: Who would you go the extra mile for to help in life? 

The book will be published in print, digital and audiobook, with Kevin Sinfield to read the audiobook.

Sinfield said: 'I'm proud of this book and I hope readers enjoy it too. It spans my life and career – rugby to now. Through my challenges, I've wanted the MND community, whose stories and pain are horrific, to smile in my discomfort. I've wanted to give them a glow inside that I've been willing to go through it. I hope this book can continue to share awareness about this terrible disease. And more broadly, I hope this book can help readers to conquer the challenges in their own lives. We can all go the extra mile.'

Century Publishing Director Ben Brusey bought world rights from Ruth Cairns at Featherstone Cairns.

Brusey said: 'I couldn't be prouder to publish such an outstanding human being as Kevin Sinfield. The Extra Mile is no ordinary sports memoir. But Kevin Sinfield is no ordinary sportsman. His memoir is a beacon of hope and a story of superhuman courage. It will move readers to tears whilst making them marvel at the resilience of the human spirit. Publication next May will be a national publishing event and The Extra Mile is destined to become a future classic.' 

Cairns said: 'The word legend is used too freely in sport but in Kevin Sinfield's case it's warranted – there's a depth and integrity that has shone throughout his life and career.  The Extra Mile transcends sports publishing and has at its heart a profoundly moving study in friendship. It's a privilege to be working with Ben and his brilliant team at Century on this very special book.'

You can pre-order your copy by clicking here, including signed copies by Kevin Sinfield. Or if you would like to support a local independent book shop you can reserver your copy now from Philip Howard Books on Street Lane in Leeds by calling 0113 225 9797.