The Extra Mile

The extraordinary memoir of sporting icon, devoted friend and fundraising hero Kevin Sinfield – the remarkable man at the heart of the new BBC One documentary Thank You Sir Kev

WINNER OF THE 2024 SPORTS BESTSELLER AWARD AND OVERALL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR, IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE SUNDAY TIMES

THE INSTANT NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER

'Kevin Sinfield is adored and respected . . . he is the best of men' Brian Moore, Daily Telegraph

'The friendship between Kevin Sinfield and Rob Burrow gives you faith in humankind' Sir Chris Hoy

'I've always thought Kevin Sinfield was a hero. His quiet, calm, committed leadership makes people want to support him' Clare Balding

'If you want inspiring, uplifting and empowering... give this amazing man some of your time' Jake Humphrey

'A very British hero . . . carrying a torch for the true meaning of sport and friendship' The Times

The Extra Mile is no ordinary sports memoir. But Kevin Sinfield is no ordinary sportsman.

A one-club legend of Leeds Rhinos who crossed codes to coach the England national rugby union team, Sinfield is a rugby icon. But in recent years, he has shown heroism of a very different kind through his extraordinary fundraising for motor neurone disease (MND), inspired by his best mate and former teammate Rob Burrow.

Sinfield's epic challenges have included running seven ultramarathons in seven days and running over 101 miles in 24 hours. His extraordinary efforts have captured the hearts of the nation and helped raise over £13 million for charity.

Now the subject of the new BBC One documentary Thank You Sir Kev, featuring Prince William, Sinfield has become a national figure whose extraordinary friendship, determination and commitment to helping others have inspired millions.

Told with Sinfield's characteristic warmth, dry wit and inspirational leadership, The Extra Mile is the story of an astonishing life, an enduring friendship and perseverance in the face of the most difficult challenges. Above all, it is the story of a remarkable and humble human being who has shown what it really means to go the extra mile for someone else.

PRAISE FOR KEVIN SINFIELD

'Inspirational does not do him justice, he's that and much, much more' Matt Dickinson

'Kevin Sinfield is an incredible human being' Gabby Logan

'A total hero' Yvette Cooper

'Britain's greatest sportsman (off the pitch) ... Kevin Sinfield's fundraising is a poignant story of friendship and human endeavour' The Times

Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, June 2023

Awarded the Sports Bestseller Award and Overall Sports Book of the Year at the Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Book Awards, in association with The Sunday Times, 6 June 2024