Rob Burrow Award Explained

Rob Burrow Award
Sport:Rugby league
Competition:Super League Grand Final
Country:United Kingdom
Presenter:Rugby League Writers and Broadcasters' Association

The Rob Burrow Award is presented annually to the man of the match in the Super League Grand Final. It is named after former Leeds Rhinos player Rob Burrow, the first person to be voted man of the match in two Super League Grand Finals.

The award replaced the Harry Sunderland Trophy in 2024.[1]

Background

See also: Harry Sunderland Trophy. Prior to the introduction of the Rob Burrow Award, the man of the match in the Super League Grand Final was awarded the Harry Sunderland Trophy. The trophy was introduced in 1965, over 30 years before the formation of the Super League in 1996. It was awarded to the man of the match in the Championship final between 1965 and 1973, and the Premiership final between 1974 and 1997.

Below is a list of players who have been named man of the match since the inaugural Super League Grand Final in 1998.[2]

Season Recipient Team
1998Jason RobinsonWigan Warriors
1999Henry PaulBradford Bulls
2000Chris JoyntSt Helens
2001Michael WithersBradford Bulls
2002Paul DeaconBradford Bulls
2003Stuart ReardonBradford Bulls
2004Matt DiskinLeeds Rhinos
2005Leon PryceBradford Bulls
2006Paul WellensSt Helens
2007Rob BurrowLeeds Rhinos
2008Lee SmithLeeds Rhinos
2009Kevin SinfieldLeeds Rhinos
2010Thomas LeuluaiWigan Warriors
2011Rob Burrow (2)Leeds Rhinos
2012Kevin Sinfield (2)Leeds Rhinos
2013Blake GreenWigan Warriors
2014James RobySt Helens
2015Danny McGuireLeeds Rhinos
2016Liam FarrellWigan Warriors
2017Danny McGuire (2)Leeds Rhinos
2018Stefan RatchfordWarrington Wolves
2019Luke ThompsonSt Helens
2020James Roby (2)St Helens
2021Kevin NaiqamaSt Helens
2022Jonny LomaxSt Helens
2023Jake WardleWigan Warriors
† = denotes a player who won the trophy but played on the losing team in the final.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Rob Burrow Award . Super League . 19 February 2024 . 7 February 2024.
  2. Web site: Grand Final Winners . Super League . 19 February 2024.