Brief

Kevin Sinfield presents Grand Final trophy at Old Trafford amid MND fundraiser

Sinfield’s trophy hand‑over capped a seven‑day run that has raised more than £11 million for motor neurone disease charities.

By Felo News Desk · Published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:23:29 GMT

Sir Kevin Sinfield was cheered into a sold‑out Old Trafford as he presented the Betfred Super League Grand Final trophy before the season‑ending match between Warrington and Wakefield, Independent reported.

The ceremony marked the conclusion of Sinfield’s seventh and final ultra‑running challenge, a seven‑in‑seven tour of all 12 English Super League club grounds that has raised over £11 million for motor neurone disease charities since 2020.

Charities benefiting from the effort include the Motor Neurone Disease Association, Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association, My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, MND Scotland, Leeds Hospitals Charity and The Darby Rimmer MND Foundation.

Inspired by former Leeds Rhinos teammate Rob Burrow, who died in 2024, Sinfield was knighted in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours for services to rugby league, rugby union and the MND community. His son, Jack Sinfield, lined up for Wakefield in the final.

Key facts

Sir Kevin Sinfield handed the Grand Final trophy at Old Trafford before the Warrington vs Wakefield match. (independent.co.uk)
The event concluded Sinfield’s seven‑day ultra‑run that has raised over £11 million for MND charities. (independent.co.uk)
Charities benefiting include the Motor Neurone Disease Association and MND Scotland. (independent.co.uk)
Sinfield was knighted in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours. (independent.co.uk)
His son Jack Sinfield played for Wakefield in the Grand Final. (independent.co.uk)