Sinfield Knighted in King’s Birthday Honours as Lionesses Earn MBEs
Kevin Sinfield is knighted in the King’s Birthday Honours for his rugby and Motor Neurone Disease charity work, with his seven-year fundraising campaign noted alongside his speaking role in rugby union. Six England Lionesses—Michelle Agyemang, Jess Carter, Hannah Hampton, Lauren James, Chloe Kelly and Alessia Russo—receive MBEs after England’s Euro 2025 win. The honours also include Neil Fox’s upgrade to CBE, Luke Donald and Shaun Murphy with OBEs, Emily Scarratt with an OBE, and multiple others such as Lou Macari and David Dein receiving MBEs.