Overview
- Sources briefed to The Times say honours protocol blocking upgrades within three years means Sinfield will not feature on the forthcoming New Year Honours list.
- A Change.org petition launched by Leeds Rhinos fan Mel Handforth has reached about 93,000 signatures and could trigger a parliamentary debate at 100,000.
- Sinfield’s latest ‘7 in 7’ ultramarathons raised roughly £1.2–£1.4 million, pushing his total for MND causes beyond £11 million with funds split across six charities.
- Prince William publicly praised Sinfield’s efforts and visited the Rob Burrow Centre in Leeds, with Sinfield saying he also received a supportive personal message.
- Public figures including Piers Morgan, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, and darts player Luke Littler have backed a knighthood, while reports note conflicting accounts of whether Sinfield’s CBE was in 2023 or 2024.