'He Deserves It': Leeds Locals Call for 'Rule Change' to Knight Kevin Sinfield

'He deserves it': Leeds locals call for 'rule change' to knight Kevin Sinfield

While there are celebrations for those named in the New Year’s Honours 2026 list, Leeds residents feel there has been an apparent ‘snub’.

Kevin Sinfield's Honours list snub on 'technicality' - but fans will 'still call him Sir'

Despite raising over £11m for motor neurone disease by running seven ultra-marathons in seven days for six years, heroic fundraiser Kevin Sinfield missed out on a knighthood in the New Year Honours

Kevin Sinfield banned from New Year's Honours list despite £11m charity work

A whopping 46 sports stars have been named on the 2026 New Year's Honours List but Kevin Sinfield is not one of them, despite calls for the rugby league legend to be knighted

New Year Honours 2026: 46 sports stars recognised as England's Lionesses shine

A host of sportspeople have been included in the New Year's Honours List for 2026, including Manchester City and Manchester United WSL stars

Reason Kevin Sinfield is banned from New Year's Honours after knighthood calls

Kevin Sinfield has been banned from receiving a knighthood in the New Year's Honours.

All 46 sports stars awarded in New Year's Honours as Kevin Sinfield banned from award - The Mirror

The New Year's Honours List sees 46 sports stars honoured but one name in particular has been omitted despite calls for rugby league legend Kevin Sinfield to be knighted