SATURDAY’S Challenge Cup Final will kick off slightly later than planned as part of rugby league’s tributes to Rob Burrow.

To honour the former Leeds Rhinos number seven, who passed away aged 41 on Sunday following a brave battle with motor neurone disease, the Wembley showpiece between Warrington Wolves and Wigan Warriors will kick off at 3.07pm.

It is just one of several tributes planned in order to pay homage to Burrow's life and legacy, with a minute's silence to be held before all four matches taking place on the day.

Before the men's and women's Challenge Cup Finals, the silence will take place after the singing of Abide With Me - the traditional cup final hymn.

Supporters will also be encouraged to take part in a minute's applause in the seventh minute of the four matches.

Fans will also be able to leave tributes at the Rugby League Statue outside Wembley Stadium from 9.45am on Saturday morning, thereby offering the opportunity to fans of all clubs to show their appreciation and admiration for his courage and humanity, as so many Leeds devotees have done already at AMT Headingley.

Rhodri Jones, the managing director of RL Commercial, said: “Once the shock and sadness of Sunday night’s news had sunk in, we recognised the responsibility to provide a fitting celebration of a rugby league superhero.

“We are grateful to BBC Sport and Wembley Stadium for their support - and to all involved with the six clubs and two schools who will be playing at Wembley on Saturday.

“Challenge Cup Final day has a great tradition of the Rugby League family coming together – this year, for reasons none would have chosen, we will be united in grief, but also in paying suitable tribute to a player who has transcended the sport.”

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