Sinfield knighted and six Lionesses made MBEs
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- Kevin Sinfield, former Leeds Rhinos and England captain, has been knighted in the King's Birthday Honours, becoming only the second rugby league figure to receive this honor after Billy Boston.
- Six members of England's Euro 2025-winning women's football team, including Michelle Agyemang and Chloe Kelly, have been appointed MBEs, continuing the recognition of the Lionesses following the New Year Honours.
- Rugby league legend Neil Fox has been promoted from MBE to CBE, while golfer Luke Donald, snooker champion Shaun Murphy, and former England rugby union captain Emily Scarratt have been awarded OBEs for their sporting achievements and charitable work.
- Sinfield has raised over £11 million for Motor Neurone Disease research and support, inspired by his late friend Rob Burrow, and recently announced his seventh and final fundraising challenge for MND charities.
- Former Scotland international Lou Macari received an MBE for his football career and charitable work with homeless people, while ex-Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein was honored with an OBE for his contributions to football and prison rehabilitation initiatives.