MORE: Rob Burrow opens up about brave battle with Motor Neurone DiseaseMike Tindall will head up the famous names at the black-tie Sapphire Ball at London's Hard Rock Hotel on 11 June, while Mark Wright will host a night of music and entertainment in another room at the venue.

Robert Burrow with his wife Lindsey after he was made an MBE by the Princess Royal in AprilBoth events are open to the public and proceeds from tickets will go to the MND Association.EXCLUSIVE: Mike Tindall, James Haskell and Alex Payne discuss fatherhood and Platinum Jubilee plansMORE: The surprising connection between Princess Eugenie and Mike Tindall's podcastsRob, who was a star player for the Leeds Rhinos despite being only 5'2", will be among the guests, along with his wife Lindsey and former teammates.Mike, who will take part in a live Q&A with fellow sports stars Alan Brazil, Tom Shanklin and David Flatman, tells HELLO! "Being a Yorkshireman I watched a lot of the Rhinos games when I was growing up and through my professional career.

Rob was one of those players I loved to watch because, not only was he world class at what he did, he also promoted the game as a sport for everyone and through his size he showed if you work hard you can still dominate." Mike Tindall will be attending the ballMark, whose parents Carol and Mark Senior, brother Josh and wife Holly will also be there, says: "We are looking forward to attending what is sure to be a great event and to be able to help raise funds for Rob - who is a truly inspirational man - and MNDA, which is a great cause, is an honour."Other famous guests include Line of Duty star Nigel Boyle and TOWIE's Tommy Mallet and Georgia Kousoulou.

Rob Burrow to be supported by Mike Tindall, Mark Wright and more at star-studded black tie ball

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