Burrow family hope for one more night of glory for Rob

Leeds Rhinos Rugby League legend Rob Burrow had countless glorious nights during his glittering playing career but now his family are hoping for one more accolade to be added to his roll of honour at this Wednesday’s National TV Awards. 

Burrow, who passed away in June 2024 aged just 41 after a four and half year battle with motor neurone disease, is nominated in the Authored Documentary category at the NTA’s for his third and final documentary ‘There’s Only One Rob Burrow’, which was broadcast just days after he passed away, at his request. It included his final message of hope and love that even some close friends and family were not aware he had recorded. 

This is the third time that Burrow’s documentaries, produced by BBC Breakfast, have been nominated for a NTA but, having missed out on the previous occasions, Rob’s wife Lindsey and the family have been working hard in his memory to try and make it third time lucky for the televised live awards ceremony this Wednesday from the O2 in London. 

Lindsey Burrow commented, “I feel so incredibly proud of Rob and what he did for the MND community and the awareness that has been raised through Rob sharing his story through his documentaries has been incredible. 

“That final message in this documentary is so important. It is about caring for each other and getting on with your life. I used to look at Rob and see how positive he was and that inspires us to remain positive. 

“It would be my dream to take the children on stage at the National Television Awards and win this for Rob. It is the third time we have been in this category and we are still to cross that finish line. 

“We are so grateful for the support we have had. The outpouring of love and support we have had since Rob was diagnosed and obviously since he has passed away, has been a great source of strength for the whole family.

“It will be difficult this time not having Rob there. We are under no illusions, we are up against four other incredible stories and taking on the big boys. We are so grateful to everyone who has voted and supported us so far. I hope people will continue to vote to help us have the chance to celebrate his legacy for the MND community,” added Burrow.

Voting is free and open to the public until midday on Wednesday 10^th September at www.nationaltvawards.com. The results will be revealed at the NTA ceremony LIVE on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player from The O2 London on Wednesday 10th September 2025 from 8pm.