Challenge Cup Final to Commence at 3:07 PM in Tribute to Burrow.

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Challenge Cup Final to Commence at 3:07 PM in Tribute to Burrow.

The Challenge Cup final will start seven minutes late on Saturday as a tribute to Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow.

England and Great Britain international Rob Burrow, who battled motor neurone disease (MND) since 2019, passed away at 41 on Sunday.

To honor him, the Rugby Football League (RFL) has delayed the Challenge Cup final's start at Wembley to 15:07 BST, reflecting the number seven shirt he wore during his career.

Wigan Warriors will play Warrington Wolves in the final, following the Women's Challenge Cup final between Leeds and St Helens. 

A minute's silence will precede both finals, and supporters can leave tributes at the Rugby League Statue outside the stadium from 09:45 on Saturday.