English rugby league star and MND fundraiser
The King’s Birthday Honours recognise Sir Kevin Sinfield for his MND fundraising, alongside six Lionesses MBEs and other figures, as part of a broader push to reflect community contributions in honours lists.
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.