England rugby coach Kevin Sinfield Honoured with Doctorate at University of Leeds
The 43-year-old has been awarded an honorary degree by the University of Leeds.
The sporting icon received his Doctor of Laws degree in a prestigious ceremony at the university’s Great Hall on Wednesday afternoon.
Sinfield, who was appointed a CBE in the New Year Honours for his exceptional charity work supporting motor neurone disease (MND) alongside his close friend and ex-teammate Rob Burrow, addressed the audience, stating Burrow had “inspired and influenced people all over the world.”
He added: “Rob inspired me to be a better person, a better friend, to be more kind, to think of others,” said Sinfield.
“By doing this amazing things happen, life becomes so much more fulfilling and special.”
The duo’s relentless efforts raised over £15 million for MND research before Burrow tragically passed away in May at the age of 41, following his diagnosis in 2019.
Fans Outraged by 2025 Six Nations Kick-Off Time, it’s not great for anyone
The tournament commences on Friday, 31 January, with France hosting Wales in Paris, with kick-off at 9:15 pm local time. This hasn’t gone down well with fans.
One fan wrote: “Rugby is already declining in Wales and now children won’t be able to watch their first game. Bad idea,”
A second said: “Getting to the Stade de France at the best of time is hard. Getting back after a 9:15 kick-off time will be a nightmare,”
Another simply stated: “Who’s f***ing s*** idea was this?”
England will play the following day, as Scotland takes on Italy at Murrayfield, as announced by tournament organisers.
As per this year, the 2025 Championship will see BBC and ITV sharing coverage in the UK, with S4C offering Welsh language options. France Television will be the home of the Championship for French fans, RTE and Virgin Media will once again cover the games in Ireland. In Italy, Sky Italia will continue their coverage of the Championship in 2025. The host broadcast coverage will also be complemented by widespread international broadcast coverage and a World Feed service.
2025 Siz Nations Fixtures
ROUND 1
- Friday 31 January
- France vs Wales – 8.15pm
- Saturday 1 February
- Scotland vs Italy – 2.15pm
- Ireland vs England – 4.45pm
ROUND 2
- Saturday 8 February
- Italy vs Wales – 2.15pm
- England vs France – 4.45pm
- Sunday 9 February
- Scotland vs Ireland – 3pm