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Kevin Sinfield raises over £1 million for Motor Neurone Disease Association
Leeds Rhinos Director of Rugby Kevin Sinfield

KEVIN SINFIELD said he “couldn’t have dreamt anything better” after his marathon challenge for the Motor Neurone Disease Association raised more than £1 million.

The Leeds Rhinos director of rugby completed his seventh marathon in seven days in support of his former teammate and close friend Rob Burrow, who was diagnosed with the disease last December.

Sinfield had originally set a target of £77,777, but his fundraising page crossed the £1m mark during his run around Saddleworth yesterday and, by lunchtime, had exceeded £1.25m.

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