English rugby league player, MND fundraiser
Kevin Sinfield has completed seven ultramarathons in seven days, finishing at Old Trafford ahead of the Super League Grand Final. The challenge has raised over £11m for MND charities since 2020, with support from royals and sporting figures along the route.
Former Titans star Chris Johnson has revealed he has ALS, diagnosed in 2025. He says he chose to fight, using a speech device, and is sharing his journey publicly. The announcement comes after his successful NFL career, including a 2,006-yard season in 2009.
Jai Arrow has been granted special NRL dispensation to appear in two final Rabbitohs games as he battles motor neurone disease, marking his 99th and 100th NRL appearances for the club and his 180th overall.
The government has announced binding national maternity standards through a new taskforce, aiming to end postcode disparities and tackle racial inequalities. The plan follows long‑standing concerns about care quality and recent safety data.