A RUGBY league legend who visited Bradford during an epic ultra-marathon charity challenge has now raised more than £2m. 

Former Leeds Rhinos star Kevin Sinfield’s completed his week-long Ultra 7 in 7 challenge at the men’s rugby league World Cup final on Saturday.

Sinfield, 42, ran around 40 miles for seven consecutive days en route to Old Trafford in Manchester in a bid to raise £777,777 for five motor neurone disease (MND) charities.

This initial target has now been smashed as he's reached more than £2m.

Sinfield ended the sixth of his seven-day epic test at the home of Bradford City, Valley Parade, last Friday afternoon. 

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Stephen Darby, front, greets Kevin Sinfield at Valley Parade during the latter's ultra marathon charity challengeStephen Darby, front, greets Kevin Sinfield at Valley Parade during the latter's ultra marathon charity challenge (Image: PA)

When Sinfield arrived at Valley Parade, he was met by a crowd in the stands and there was a hugely emotional moment when he hugged a Bantams legend who himself has the disease.

Former City skipper Stephen Darby was diagnosed with MND in September 2018 and made the trip to Valley Parade to greet the rugby league star.

Sinfield started the final day of his challenge at Valley Parade on Saturday morning and crowds lined the streets to cheer him on as he made his way to Old Trafford.

The Ultra 7 in 7 challenge will support five charities, including Leeds Hospitals Charity’s appeal to build the Rob Burrow Centre for MND in Leeds.

Go to donate.giveasyoulive.com/fundraising/kevin-sinfield-ultra-7-in-7-challenge to make a donation.

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