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Leeds City Council chief executive Tom Riordan reads the formal ‘scroll of admission’ that confirmed Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield as honorary freemen.

Rob Burrow at his freedom of Leeds presentation ceremony.

Civic dignitaries and other VIPs applaud after the signing of a ceremonial book by Rob Burrow's wife Lindsey.

Rob Burrow with Leeds Rhinos Foundation chief executive Bob Bowman and Mason Hicks, Children's Mayor of Leeds.

Councillors vote unanimously for Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield to be made freemen of Leeds.

Rob Burrow and wife Lindsey. Rob was at Leeds Civic Hall to receive the freedom of Leeds in recognition of his campaigning work for all those affected by motor neurone disease.

Councillor James Lewis, leader of Leeds City Council, addresses the meeting at Leeds Civic Hall.