sky sports will broadcast this sundays unique confl playoff linesict between old rivals leeds rhinos and bradford bulls at emerald headingley.
the match , which kicks off at 3pm, is currently heading for a 20,000 that is near sell out after the statement that funds raised will go towards supporting leeds rhinos and great britain celebrity rob burrow, that was diagnosed with motor neurone disease before christmas.
the match will bring the curtain down on forward jamie profession with all the eight-time super league champions. jones-buchanan consented to share the game with his friend burrow following the statement of his analysis.
a fund has been set up to encourage his spouse, burrow and his own family of three children under eight, and online giving has raised over #250,000 in under three weeks.
with less than 2,000 tickets fans who are unable to attend the game will have the ability to watch of the action in an emotional day live on sky sports.
long-term contractors are donating all elements of this broadcast. whereas telegenic is donating the broadcast vehicles, sound, replay, all cam and executives will be donating their services for the day, along with the presentation and creation team.
the event will reach an emotional decision when stages along with danny mcguire, kevin sinfield, jamie peacock, kylie leuluai and leeds rhinos legends jones-buchanan for the very first time since the year in 2015.
id like to say a massive thank you for sky sports for their support before sundays game in particular neville smith, that has pulled together all the facets to make this potential, rhinos manager of baseball sinfield said.
i am aware there are a whole good deal of rugby league fans whod wish to be there but are unable due to other obligations and this will enable them to be part of an unforgettable occasion.
steve smith, sky sports executive director, added:fixtures between leeds rhinos and bradford bulls are a highlight at the rugby league calendar. were delighted to be supporting rob burrow, as well as celebrating a glittering career for jamie jones-buchanan.