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Sinfield knighted and six Lionesses made MBEs
Key takeaways
- Kevin Sinfield has been recognised as well as England footballers Lauren James, Michelle Agyemang and Chloe Kelly
- Kevin Sinfield has received a knighthood in the King's Birthday Honours while six of England's Euro 2025-winning squad have been made MBEs.
- Sinfield, the former Leeds Rhinos and England captain, is just the second rugby league figure to be knighted after Billy Boston.
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Kevin Sinfield has been recognised as well as England footballers Lauren James, Michelle Agyemang and Chloe Kelly
Kevin Sinfield has received a knighthood in the King's Birthday Honours while six of England's Euro 2025-winning squad have been made MBEs.
Sinfield, the former Leeds Rhinos and England captain, is just the second rugby league figure to be knighted after Billy Boston.
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