RUGBY league legend Rob Burrow MBE has launched a new BBC England podcast showcasing inspirational stories from sporting greats.

In each episode the legendary Leeds Rhino star, who has motor neurone disease and communicates via a computerised voice talks to a different sportsperson about their careers, challenges, and successful moments.

The podcast, called Seven: Rob Burrow after the number on his rugby shirt, is a seven part-series which will be available on The Total Sport Podcast on BBC Sounds. It's available to listen to now. 

Among those who stand up to the host’s cheeky interviewing style is England football star and current Birmingham City manager, Wayne Rooney, who is featured in the first episode.

Other friends interviewed on the podcast include former England rugby union player and world-cup winner, Jonny Wilkinson; British double-Olympic gold medallist, Dame Kelly Holmes; former Scottish rugby union player, Kenny Logan and his wife, BBC sports presenter Gabby Logan and seven -time Paralympic World Champion Hannah Cockcroft.

Rob said: “I have loved making this podcast and talking to many inspirational sporting heroes and friends. Having this disease doesn’t mean I don’t have a voice. I live life to the full every day and refuse to give in. I’ve really enjoyed being able to showcase my personality in my podcast and have a laugh.”