About the Author: Born in Oldham and known affectionately as 'Sir Kev', Kevin Sinfield retired in 2016 as an idol of the Leeds Rhinos' golden years and as a former England captain. Please Note: By their very nature, all signed books will have been handled several times before they get to you. He is the best of men ― The Telegraph --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Told with Sinfield's characteristic warmth, dry wit and inspirational leadership, The Extra Mile is the story of an astonishing life, of an enduring friendship, of perseverance against the most difficult of challenges, and of a remarkable, humble human being who has defied the odds.

The weather was horrendous, but we met some lovely people on the way and we’re ready to go again today. I did say last year that the Ultra 7 in 7 would complete the trilogy but there was always that caveat that Rocky 4 was my favourite Rocky film,” said Sinfield. Written with Paul Hayward, it charts his career in the 13-man code and his extraordinary fundraising efforts for motor neurone disease (MND).The story of his life, him growing up, him finding his love for rugby and his colleagues especially Rob is inspiring. Told with Sinfield's characteristic warmth, dry wit and inspirational leadership, The Extra Mile is the story of an astonishing life, of an enduring friendship, of perseverance against the most difficult of challenges, and of a remarkable, humble human being who has defied the odds.

A rare memoir where his achievement that first made him famous (rugby), aren’t the majority of the book.Kevin simply defines what it means to be a friend, achieving extraordinary physical feats but maintains the most humblest of natures. Born in Oldham and known affectionately as 'Sir Kev', Kevin Sinfield retired in 2016 as an idol of the Leeds Rhinos' golden years and as a former England captain.

Both played together for the dominant Leeds Rhino rugby league team in the first 15 years or so of this century. It has been so tough - the travelling, the weather, the toll on our bodies, but you have all kept us going. Kevin is going from strength to strength, this is just the start I’m sure there will be a follow up at some point. But in recent years has shown heroism of a very different kind through his selfless and extraordinary fundraising for Motor neurone disease (MND), the terminal illness that has affected his best mate and former teammate Rob Burrow. For a young player the question becomes: do you want to spend the best part of your twenties chasing a dream that could collapse at any moment?

Century was founded in 1981 and immediately established itself as an exceptionally dynamic publisher of bestselling authors, a tradition continued to this day.

And here again, another insight into Kevin Sinfield: that he believes physical sacrifice is the basis for success in team sports, that players have to go that bit further than the opposition are willing to. He regards a soft performance as one of rugby’s worst sins but there is no relentless smashing into each other in training. The above content is available in the regular weekly edition of League Express, on newsstands every Monday in the UK and as a digital download. The Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA, CHY 8510) is the only organisation of its kind in the country. His aim was to provide a future for Rob's family and make governments and the money men be held accountable for broken promises and deafening silences.Leeds Hospitals Charity will benefit from 41% of the money raised to help build the Rob Burrow Centre for MND.