The Extra Mile: The Inspirational Number One Bestseller

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The Extra Mile is no ordinary sports memoir. But Kevin Sinfield is no ordinary sportsman. A one-club legend of Leeds Rhinos, who has now crossed codes as a defence coach for Leicester Tigers, Kevin Sinfield is a rugby icon. But in recent years has shown heroism of a very different kind through his selfless and extraordinary fundraising for Motor neurone disease (MND), the terminal illness that has affected his best mate and former teammate Rob Burrow.

About the Author: Born in Oldham and known affectionately as 'Sir Kev', Kevin Sinfield retired in 2016 as an idol of the Leeds Rhinos' golden years and as a former England captain. Sinfield won seven Super League titles, three World Cup Challenges and two Challenge Cups in 521 matches for his club. From 2003 he captained a side that exemplified the best of his sport. Sinfield became the first rugby league player to be nominated for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award, finishing in second place behind Andy Murray in 2015. Kevin Sinfield and Rob Burrow have become synonymous with increasing awareness about Motor Neurone Disease, finishing marathon challenges in aid of the cause.The 7-in-7-in-7 challenge will see Sinfield and his team run seven ultra marathons in seven days in seven cities around Great Britain and Ireland. If thoughts of young people growing fat and idle in a rugby-less void is rather depressing, the reader’s mood is lifted by Sinfield’s remarkable charity work for his former team-mate Rob Burrow and the MND community. The first ultramarathon will start in Leeds on 1 December, then go on to Cardiff, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Dublin, Brighton and finish in London on 7 December. If you want inspiring, uplifting and empowering... give this amazing man some of your time' Jake Humphrey I've always thought Kevin Sinfield was a hero. His quiet, calm, committed leadership makes people want to support him and we are all doing that as he supports Rob Burrow and everyone living with MND' Clare Balding

Burrow, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in 2019, said he hopes this book teaches young boys "there are many ways to be strong".One of his 18 appearances for Yorkshire Carnegie, against London Welsh in November 2015 (Getty Images) The extraordinary memoir of the sporting icon, devoted friend and fundraising hero who has inspired the nation in his fight against MND If you're coming to Coles by car, why not take advantage of the 2 hours free parking at Sainsbury's Pioneer Square - just follow the signs for Pioneer Square as you drive into Bicester and park in the multi-storey car park above the supermarket. Come down the travelators, exit Sainsbury's, turn right and follow the pedestrianised walkway to Crown Walk and turn right - and Coles will be right in front of you. You don't need to shop in Sainsbury's to get the free parking! Where to Find Us Kevin Sinfield, who famously carried friend Rob over the line at the Leeds marathon named in his honour, said: “I believe the connections and interactions we have with people, especially friends and family, are the most valuable things in life. I hope children across the world get to experience the friendship that Rob and I share.”

Ahead of this Friday's Betfred Super League double header between Leeds Rhinos and St Helens, Sinfield will be signing copies of his new autobiography in The Long Bar between 5pm and 7pm. Union followers not familiar with Sinfield’s league career will learn plenty from his recently released autobiography, The Extra Mile, published by Century. Written with Paul Hayward, it charts his career in the 13-man code and his extraordinary fundraising efforts for motor neurone disease (MND). Thanks to comprehensive BBC coverage, his charity runs have probably earned him even greater fame than his rugby. The MND community have always given us incredible support and we wanted to find a way we could show that support for more people around the country.”

What he and a small group of friends, along with the wider sporting family, did has changed the landscape for this awful disease. So far he has raised over seven million pounds, ensuring his friend's family will be taken care of as well as enabling scientists to begin serious research into finding a cure and improving the quality of life for many others. Told with Sinfield's characteristic warmth, dry wit and inspirational leadership, The Extra Mile is the story of an astonishing life, of an enduring friendship, of perseverance against the most difficult of challenges, and of a remarkable, humble human being who has defied the odds. The book equips readers with the tools and the mindset to embrace togetherness and to overcome their own challenges. An inspirational and life-affirming read. What Kevin Sinfield has achieved on and off the field is truly remarkable. His inspiring leadership and relentless focus on fundraising for MND shows how we should all strive to care more for each other' Gareth Southgate Ahead of the book’s launch, the pair spoke to the Daily Mail about their friendship, Sinfield said: “It was a really nice moment for us to share. And it wasn't the first time I've given him a little kiss. Our friendship has gone through difficulties and challenges but we have always stayed loyal and looked after each other… People often think rugby is this macho sport but the best teams really care about each other and I think this showed it.” The fact that we're not on a rugby pitch being able to display and behave like that anymore, doesn't mean it stops, otherwise its been fake for 15 years.