Last month, the pair stole the nation’s heart when Mr Sinfield, 42, carried the 40-year-old over the Leeds Marathon finish line after pushing him for 26 miles in a specially-adapted wheelchair.
Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, TV legend Chris Tarrant said: “I think when knighthoods seem to be given away so easily, it would be absurd if these two don’t get at least a similar honour.
“They are proper heroes. [The footage of Kevin carrying Rob] was incredible, really emotional and very raw.
Earlier this month, plans for Stanley Johnson to be given a knighthood were reportedly scrapped after it was thought his former prime minister’s son had included him on his resignation honours list.
Rob and Kevin have transformed awareness of MND since the former bravely went public with his diagnosis.
Leeds Rhinos Chief Executive Gary Hetherington has also backed our campaign and said knighting the duo is “deserving”.
He said: “What they have both done is to significantly raise money and made both the profile of the MND Foundation, the movement and its striving to find a cure not only locally significant, but nationally and internationally.
“They are both humble characters. They are very selfless. They are very much team players…[Kevin and Rob’s example] has brought the whole sport together.
“Everybody has been touched by their story and striving for MND. It’s something that has touched the hearts of the nation.”
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