Sinfield knighted and six Lionesses made MBEs
Summary
Kevin Sinfield, former Leeds Rhinos and England rugby league captain, has been awarded a knighthood in the King’s Birthday Honours for his sports achievements and charity work supporting Motor Neurone Disease research. Six members of England’s Euro 2025-winning women's football team have been made MBEs, along with other sports figures recognized for their contributions.Key Facts
- Kevin Sinfield is the second rugby league person to be knighted, after Billy Boston.
- Sinfield raised over £11 million for Motor Neurone Disease (MND) research, inspired by his late friend Rob Burrow.
- Six England women football players, including Lauren James and Chloe Kelly, were made MBEs after winning Euro 2025.
- Neil Fox, a rugby league legend, was promoted from an MBE to a CBE.
- Rugby union figures Luke Donald, Emily Scarratt, and coach Gary Street also received honors.
- David Dein, former Arsenal vice-chairman, received an OBE for football and charity work.
- Sinfield has led multiple charity challenges raising funds for MND since 2020.
- The awards recognize sporting accomplishments and charitable contributions.
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