Kevin Sinfield thanks Belfast for ‘unbelievable welcome’ as challenge continues - The former rugby league star is bidding to run seven ultra marathons in seven days in seven different regions of the UK.

Rugby star Kevin Sinfield has started a fifth epic fundraiser in memory of his late teammate Rob Burrow, who died of motor neurone disease (MND) this year. The 44-year-old will be running more than 230 miles (370km) in seven days across the UK,

Kevin Sinfield's latest challenge to support those living with Motor Neurone Disease is heading towards the £500,000 mark after just two days on the road.

Kevin Sinfield’s latest fundraising challenge soared past the £300,000 barrier as the public continued to back his bid to help those living with Motor Neurone Disease. Sinfield completed the second day of his quest to run seven ultra-marathons in as many days,

Kevin Sinfield was granted Royal approval as he set off on his latest epic mission to raise funds to combat Motor Neurone Disease on Sunday. Having already raised over £10million for four previous marathon feats, Sinfield is aiming to run more than 230 miles in seven days across all four parts of the United Kingdom.

Rugby star Kevin Sinfield has raised over £10million for motor neurone disease and will run over 230 miles in seven days