Rugby League Dec 07, 2025

Kevin Sinfield surpasses £777k target during latest Motor Neurone Disease fundraising challenge - seven ultramarathons in seven days

👤
By Admin
Sports Journalist
Kevin Sinfield surpasses £777k target during latest Motor Neurone Disease fundraising challenge - seven ultramarathons in seven days

Kevin Sinfield has passed his fundraising target of £777,777 with two days remaining of his latest challenge to raise awareness for Motor Neurone Disease.

Sinfield, 45, whose team has already raised over £10m from five previous challenges, completed the fifth stage of his '7 in 7: Together' on Friday in Whitehaven.

The former Leeds rugby league star's latest challenge had raised over £780,000 before he finished the fifth of seven ultramarathons across the UK and Ireland in seven days.

Sinfield, currently part of England rugby union's coaching staff, began day five in Cumbria at Workington rugby league club's Fibrus Community Stadium and finished at local rivals Whitehaven's Recreation Ground.

England head coach Steve Borthwick, born in Carlisle, accompanied Sinfield for one of Friday's legs, with the £777,777 target reached as the team passed through Moresby. More than £799,790 has been raised so far.

The idea behind Sinfield's latest challenge is to raise awareness in places that are often overlooked.

The opening day began in East Anglia on Monday, day two took place around Cork in Ireland, day three saw the team move on to Swansea and on Thursday Sinfield and his team started out from Bramall Lane in Sheffield.

Sinfield is running the challenge in memory of his friend and former Leeds team-mate Rob Burrow, who was diagnosed with MND in late 2019 and died in 2024, aged 41.

Tags:

rugby-league news id:13479819

Share this article

Related Posts

Jake Connor: Leeds Rhinos' Super League Man of Steel signs new contract after impressive 2025 season

Jake Connor: Leeds Rhinos' Super League Man of Steel signs new contract after impressive 2025 season

Leeds Rhinos' Jake Connor, 2025's Betfred Super League Man of Steel, has signed a new three-year contract at the club.The 31-year-old utility back sig...

Salford rugby league team granted entry into the 2026 Championship under new consortium led by Mason Caton-Brown

Salford rugby league team granted entry into the 2026 Championship under new consortium led by Mason Caton-Brown

A consortium led by former player Mason Caton-Brown has received membership approval from the RFL for a new Salford team and entry into the 2026 Betfr...

Salford rugby league: Ryan Brierley returns as new chief executive of phoenix club

Salford rugby league: Ryan Brierley returns as new chief executive of phoenix club

Ryan Brierley has returned to Salford as the phoenix club's new chief executive.Former club captain Brierley was sold to Oldham as Salford Red Devils...

Kevin Sinfield raises £1.15m for motor neurone disease charities after finishing latest fundraising challenge

Kevin Sinfield raises £1.15m for motor neurone disease charities after finishing latest fundraising challenge

Kevin Sinfield completed his latest fundraising challenge on Sunday, having brought in a further £1.15m for motor neurone disease charities.The former...

Mason Caton-Brown reflects on 'full circle' Salford takeover aiming to rescue club from oblivion

Mason Caton-Brown reflects on 'full circle' Salford takeover aiming to rescue club from oblivion

Mason Caton-Brown has described spearheading Salford's recovery from rugby league oblivion as a full-circle moment wrapped up in all sorts of emotions...

Kevin Sinfield's 2026 '7 in 7 Challenge' raising money for MND charities to finish at Betfred Super League Grand Final

Kevin Sinfield's 2026 '7 in 7 Challenge' raising money for MND charities to finish at Betfred Super League Grand Final

Having raised £1.15m for motor neurone disease charities in his latest challenge, Kevin Sinfield's 2026 '7 in 7 Challenge' will see him finish at the ...