Kevin Sinfield has been hailed a hero after completing his 7 in 7: Together challenge, with the rugby league legend revealing the Prince of Wales has reached out to him

Kevin Sinfield has revealed that Prince William sent him a personal message as he powered through his latest punishing fundraising mission, amid mounting calls for the rugby league icon to receive a knighthood.

The ex-Leeds Rhinos captain wrapped up his mammoth 7 in 7: Together challenge on Sunday afternoon, having tackled seven ultramarathons of at least 28 miles in seven days spanning the UK and Republic of Ireland. The challenge alone brought in over one million pounds for motor neurone disease (MND) charities , pushing the total Sinfield has raised over the years past the £11 million mark.

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