Masters degree for Leeds rugby star Kevin Sinfield

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The captain of Leeds Rhinos rugby league side Kevin Sinfield will swap his playing kit for a cap and gown when he collects a Masters degree.

Sinfield, the highest points scorer in the club's history, has spent the last three years studying Sports Business at Leeds Beckett University.

In 2008 he gained a BSc Honours degree in Sport and Exercise Science from the same establishment.

He will collect his Masters Degree at a ceremony on Wednesday.

'Challenging three years'

He completed the degree with part-time studying while playing rugby full-time.

Sinfield has led his club to six Super League titles, one Challenge Cup and three World Club Challenge crowns.

He said: "It's been a long road, a challenging three years and I've enjoyed the experience. It's been worth every minute.

"Any qualification like this is demanding, regardless of whether you're full-time or part-time, but to do it part-time and have a full-time job running alongside it is really tough."

Sir Gary Verity, the chief executive of the tourism organisation Welcome to Yorkshire will also receive an Honorary Doctorate from the university.

He was instrumental in bringing the 2014 Grand Départ of the Tour de France to Yorkshire.