If you haven't read this book - I strongly recommend you do.

It gives a great insight into the Rhinos over the golden generation period - its well written without being too gushy

If you can read it without a little tear you are are a very hard individual.

bloody hard read as you say.
along with the documentary brian mac isnt painted in a great way.

Graham - I agree but maybe a hard b@stard like him was needed at the time - but to say he was supposed to have better people skills than Tony Smith it doesn't appear so. Smith comes out of this well as does Barry McDermott.

I think your right. they respected him but probably didnt like him.
he did have the balls to make tough drcisions

It probably sums McDermott up the best - Rob's wife seems an incredibly strong woman under the circumstances - shame he didn't win last night

Sir Kev, what a hero, up to £215k raised already on this challenge.

Lost for words. The Greatest.

Absolutely spot on mate, run out of words to describe the man. The GOAT

Now > £600k an incredible human being

A rare breed, such an inspiration as an athlete and as a person.

What a great guy. I managed to see him as he ran through Nottingham. What an inspiration

My colleague and close friend has recently run the Marathon De Sables (6 marathons in 6 days in the Sahara dessert) for an incurable childrens cancer. He and Kev know eachother well and are cut from the same stuff, both inspiring individuals.

It’s more than the total raised, although of course that’s important. There is something about the momentum into the dark cold winter days, and the problems many have encountered with COVID etc - and many of us will face more challenges ahead. It may well be an incredibly tough time for many.

For me what the Sinfield events have done is remind me about mateship and compassion for others when chips are down, and I think that is his greatest gift with these runs.

Looks like they are over £1m now with the gift aid, what an utterly inspiring man Sir Kev is , raised massive amounts of cash & awareness for MND, undoubtedly helping in the decision to increase the funding.

Incredible. No wonder we were so successful under Kev's leadership. The man is an inspiration and a truly great great guy.

For me it's the courage of Rob and then Kev just wanting to do whatever he can to help his mate. Awesome.

Time to treat research into this disease to some serious funding.

We managed to cheer him on in Hucknall. He was suffering at 4:30pm. How he continued through the night is beyond me. Was great to meet other local Leicester and Rhinos fans and others. Might have to set up a local supporters club. So pleased he completed it. My thoughts with Rob and his family though. Hope this effort and govt funding will help future families.

£1.5m raised. Blown away. Arise Sir Kevin.

The greatest Rhino of all time.

A truly magnifcent achievement from one of the most inspirational leaders the game has ever seen. A guy who never needed to shout or betate people to engage with them.
His presence and ice cold determination combined with an ability to inspire his colleagues and those around him to achieve their goals is unmatched.
Amazing effort for Rob and the MND community and at a difficult period for rugby league also a timely reminder of everything that is great about the rugby league community and the grass routes of our game when people come together.
Respect as well to Leicester and the bbc who really backed and gave outstanding support to Kev and his team.

Is any funding going direct to Rob and his family? Donating to charity is great but I know there are high overheads.
I’m wanting to give something direct to the family....

I was surprised at how many people turned out in Nottingham. Being heavily involved in Nottingham Outlaws you sort of assume that you know most people who are fans in the area, but obviously not. I wish we'd have had some fliers to give out to people who may be interested in a grassroots club

There was a just giving page when it was initially announced. No reason to suggest it's not still live. I'm not very techy to provide a link though.

Think Rob now wants to funds to go towards the new centre at Seacroft Hospital and to the MND Association.

This is a fantastic post. Having met Kevin through the amateur game and later in life through charity work, I can honestly say that I can see why people would follow him into the trenches, and why he now follows them.

A legend of the game, and I’m not a Rhino……

Just watching the Extra Mile show on Sky and it shows how dedicated these guys are to each other. The pain and difficulty that Kev went through for his mate is heroic.

Good job he‘a a champion bloke, cos he’d never make it as an Elton John tribute act.

Just finished this book what a great read. I am not a Rhinos fan to say the least! But Rob what a gem of a bloke he is along with his family. Such a humbling read.

The team spirit at Leeds was awesome not sure if this type of closeness could be repeated.

My old next door neighbour died of MND he lost his balance one day out of the blue and died not long after. He went downhill really fast and didn't last long. Robs highlighting of this disease and the efforts of Kev are brilliant.