Supporters were left in tears and laughter in equal measure as Rob Burrow and his family took over the pre-match build-up to Leeds Rhinos' clash with Huddersfield Giants.
The family were guests of honour at the club's motor neurone disease awareness game while Burrow's daughters, Macy and Maya, starred in Sky Sports' pre-match build-up, interviewing the coaches and close family friend, former Leeds player Barrie McDermott.
Later, son Jackson got involved as he delivered the match ball to match official Ben Thaler, all while the Rhinos team were wearing their special MND jersey that pays tribute to Burrow and Doddie Weir.
Before that, Macy and Maya had starred in a pre-match dance routine that featured 777 local schoolchildren, a nod to Rob's famous spell at Headingley where he wore the number seven shirt. Twenty per cent of ticket sales from both clubs will be donated to the MND Association.
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Sky's build-up was played out live to the audience at Headingley, with a tear-jerking tribute to Burrow being shown on the screen. Soon after, he and his wife, Lindsey, were given a standing ovation as they entered the field.
It was a special occasion that seemed to inspire Leeds as they stormed into an 22-0 lead early doors. Burrow won eight Super League titles in blue and amber and is widely regarded as one of the club's greatest-ever players. He made almost 500 appearances for the club, scoring 198 tries, and also represented both England and Great Britain.
