The former rugby league star’s tragic death at the age of 41 was announced by the club last night, sending shockwaves across the country.
His inspirational fundraising efforts in the face of adversity inspired countless people - and the impact he has had was evident at the stadium today.
Rob was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019, a debilitating condition that affects the nerves and the brain. Since that date, he has tirelessly campaigned to raise awareness of the disease - and will have a specialist centre named after him built in the city.
Today, fans left hand-written notes, flowers and shirts at the stadium - and many expressed deep sorrow following the sad news.
Here are 23 photos of the tributes and some of the people who left them -
1. Tributes to Rob Burrow
A steady stream of mourners left tributes to the rugby league star at Headingley Stadium today, including this framed picture. | Ed Sykes/Getty Images Photo: Ed Sykes/Getty Images
2. Tributes to Rob Burrow
Steve Everett, 37, from Castleford, was among those laying flowers at the stadium. He wore a number seven shirt and told the YEP: "Rob was rugby through and through. So many people loved him. He was also a real family man and an inspiration. We were in Wembley for the last time he played, so it's amazing to know that I saw that." | National World Photo: National World
3. Tributes to Rob Burrow
Leeds Rhinos Head Coach Rohan Smith was seen shaking hands with Geoff Burrow, Rob's father, near the tributes that were left in his memory. | Ed Sykes/Getty Images Photo: Ed Sykes/Getty Images
4. Tributes to Rob Burrow
Christopher Clipsham, 44, from Leeds, said: "I started following this club in 1985. We produced the best number seven I've ever seen. The strength and courage he showed as a person has been unreal. Rob had a cruel, cruel disease that no one deserves to have. Legend is a big word to use, but Rob Burrow was a legend." | National World Photo: National World
5. Tributes to Rob Burrow
Rob spent his entire rugby league career with the Leeds Rhinos and helped them win eight Super League titles. | National World Photo: National World
6. Tributes to Rob Burrow
Mum-of-one Paula Newson, 36, of Holt Park, was among those laying tributes at Headingley Stadium. She told the YEP: "I've been following Rob's journey ever since he was diagnosed with MND. He was a legend and he inspired me to run the race last year. Someone told me last night that he had died and I couldn't believe it. It was a shock." | National World Photo: National World