The sport has been united in grief since Burrow died last Sunday, four and a half years after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease. A crowd of 64,845 flocked to Wembley for the women’s and men’s Betfred Challenge Cup finals and the 1895 Cup showpiece and Burrow was in their thoughts before, during and after all three games.
A pediod of silence was held before the Challenge Cup ties, with fans then standing to applaud after seven minutes of all three finals, in including Leeds Rhinos’ Women against St Helens – which was watched by a record 9,608 – and Wakefield Trinity’s clash with Sheffield Eages.
Fans also left scarves, shirts and flowers at Wembley’s rugby league statue. Those tributes will be relocated to AMT Headingley on Sunday. Here’s 19 pictures which capture an emotional day at the national stadium.
7. Rob Burrow Wembley tribute
Tributes to Rob Burrow at Wembley before the men's Challenge Cup final. Photo: Richard Blaxall/SWpix.com
8. Rob Burrow Wembley tribute
Wigan Warrfiors players wore Burrow 7 warm-up tops before their Challenge Cup final win against Warrington Wolves. Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com
9. Rob Burrow Wembley tribute
A minute's applause was held for Rob Burrow in the seventh minute of all three club finals at Wembley, including the men's Challenge Cup showpiece. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
10. Rob Burrow Wembley tribute
The banner displayed by these fans said it all. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
11. Rob Burrow Wembley tribute
Fans stand to applaud Rob Burrow in the seventh minute of the men's Challenge Cup final at Wembley. Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com
12. Rob Burrow Wembley tribute
A 'one Rob Burrow' pitch marking at Wembley. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com