A conversation between Kevin Sinfield CBE and his late friend and former teammate Rob Burrow CBE is set to be shared to celebrate the latter's life and legacy.

Five new episodes of the award-winning “Rob Burrow Seven Meets” are set to be released next week on Thursday, September 26, on what would have been Burrow's 42nd birthday.

Recorded before his death from Motor Neurone Disease (MND) back in June, the charismatic former rugby league star chats to five different guests, asking each one seven questions.

Amongst the guests will be Sinfield, a fellow rugby legend and close friend of Burrow.

Sinfield has raised more than £15m for MND research since Burrow's diagnosis in 2019Sinfield has raised more than £15m for MND research since Burrow's diagnosis in 2019 (Image: PA)

The conversation between the pair is set to reveal the depths of their friendship and their mutual love of playing pranks.

Oldhamer Sinfield and Burrow's friendship became the focus of national attention in the years before the latter's death, as the former completed several extraordinary challenges in order to raise money for MND research.

READ MORE: Kevin Sinfield's emotional tribute to Rob Burrow in full

The other four guests to feature in the final episodes of the podcast will be former boxer Ricky Hatton, cricketer Stuart Broad, retired Lioness Steph Houghton and her husband, former footballer Stephen Darby, who has MND.

Prior to the release of the new series, there is a special one-off episode released yesterday (Wednesday, 18 September), where celebrities from series one, such as Wayne Rooney, Jonny Wilkinson and Dame Kelly Holmes, turn the tables on Burrow and ask him a question.

Burrow's widow, Lindsey, said: “Rob had so much enjoyment recording the podcast. He would want people to hear the episodes and the fun and the laughter, that was what Rob was about.

“He never felt sorry for himself. He just got on with life and I think he'd be proud to have this series out, I really hope people enjoy listening to it and remember what a great guy Rob was.”

Earlier this year, “Rob Burrow Seven Meets” was one of the big winners at the Audio and Radio Industry Awards (The Arias), winning two gold awards, for Best New Podcast and The Creative Innovation Award. It also won two silvers for Best New Presenter and The Impact Award.

When collecting his gold awards, Rob said: “Best New Podcast! What a result. The last big trophy I lifted was at the Super League Final in 2017. This one isn’t as big, but it certainly is as special.”

The new series, which is produced by BBC Local, will be available on BBC Sounds and BBC Radio Leeds, from September 26.