Rhinos launch 2026 MND Awareness shirt

Leeds Rhinos have revealed their annual MND Awareness shirt for 2026 with a unique design that incorporates the blue cornflower, which has become a symbol of MND because of its fragile appearance but hardy nature.

The idea for the shirt came from the 2024 design created by Cath Muir, who is living with MND, which included blue cornflowers drawn by Cath in its special design. Whilst recent MND Awareness shirts have focused on the much loved Rob Burrow, the 2026 design aims to show support for the whole MND community. Since 2020, over £250,000 has been raised through the Rhinos annual MND Awareness shirt for various MND causes. 

This year, £10 from the sale of every shirt will go to ongoing Leeds Hospitals Charity appeal to support the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease. The Centre opened in November 2025, following a £6.8 million fundraising appeal by Leeds Hospitals Charity, supported by thousands of generous donors from across Yorkshire and the UK. The charity is continuing to support the Centre - and the hundreds of patients they care for - to fund specialist staff, the latest equipment, resources for families, and research and innovation projects for earlier diagnosis and better treatment of MND.

The Rhinos will wear the special kit for their game against Hull KR on Friday 26th June, which comes in the same week as Global MND Awareness Day, which is held annually on 21st June to raise awareness, honour those affected by motor neurone disease and support the search for a cure. Held on the summer solstice to symbolise hope and resilience, it unites the global community to campaign, fundraise and share experiences of this terminal disease. 

Esther Wakeman, Chief Executive Officer, Leeds Hospitals Charity commented, "The continued support from everyone at Leeds Rhinos is just incredible. Thanks to thousands of generous donations, the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease is now a reality. We're continuing to support the team with equipment, specialist staff and new research projects, and every pound donated will keep supporting patients and NHS staff here in Leeds."

Leeds Rhinos Chief Executive Jamie Jones-Buchanan, who was Rob’s friend and team mate added, “The important lesson that Rob taught us all was that we need to continue to look after the MND community. That is inspired by our very own cultural architect Kevin Sinfield and his team with their annual fundraising, and I am proud that Leeds Rhinos are continuing Rob’s legacy.

“I was honoured to be at the Rob Burrow Centre for MND when it opened and it reminded me of the incredible things we have all be able to come together to achieve whether that is the Rhinos family, the city of Leeds or the Rugby League community. The work is not done and we must continue to look after those who are sadly diagnosed every day with this cruel disease as well as supporting the battle to ultimately find a cure. Sadly we recently lost Rob’s dad Geoff and I know he was so proud of the Centre, it is fitting that we can help continue to support the work that is going on there.”

The shirt is available in Adult (XS-6XL) and Ladies (8-18) sizes priced at £54.99. Juniors in sizes age 6-14 are £39.99. Replica shorts are available in adult (XS-3XL) and juniors age 6-14 along with Replica socks for adults and juniors. Toddler kits are also available in 0Y-4Y, priced at £39.99.

The full range is available from 10am on Friday 1st May at the club store at AMT Headingley and Oxen Retail outlet at Junction 32 Outlet Shopping from the same time. Fans can also order online www.eliteprosports.co.uk/leeds-rhinos