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Doddie Weir: The former Scotland forward’s life and career in pictures

Former Scotland forward Doddie Weir has died aged 52. Here, the PA news agency takes a pictorial look back over his life, his career and his fund-raising work for research into motor neurone disease.

26 Nov 2022 at 21:49

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He inspired us every day: Doddie Weir’s foundation pays tribute after his death

Doddie Weir’s foundation has paid tribute to the former Scotland international’s drive and determination in the battle against motor neurone disease following his death at the age of 52. Weir’s death was announced by his family and the Scottish ...

26 Nov 2022 at 20:56

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Sturgeon urges UK to ‘go faster’ with MND help following Doddie Weir’s death

Nicola Sturgeon has challenged the UK Government to “go faster” in providing cash promised to help find a cure for motor neurone disease (MND) following the death of Doddie Weir. The Scottish First Minister spoke out following the death of the ...

01 Dec 2022 at 15:21

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Doddie Weir: What is motor neurone disease?

Scottish rugby international Doddie Weir has died at the age of 52 after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in December 2016. Weir was among several players diagnosed with the degenerative disease in recent years. Here we take a ...

26 Nov 2022 at 21:56

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Rob Burrow pays tribute to ‘warrior’ Doddie Weir following his death

Fellow motor neurone disease sufferer and campaigner Rob Burrow paid tribute to an inspirational “warrior” Doddie Weir following his death at the age of 52. The former Scotland international’s death was announced by his family and the ...

26 Nov 2022 at 23:16

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Kenny Logan delivers match ball for Scotland v Ireland in memory of Doddie Weir

Ex-rugby player Kenny Logan delivered the match ball for Scotland’s World Cup clash against Ireland in memory of his friend Doddie Weir, along with his son. Scotland international Weir died in November, aged 52, from motor neurone ...

07 Oct 2023 at 22:48

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Rob Burrow had a huge heart – Prince of Wales leads tributes to former Leeds ace

The Prince of Wales has described Rob Burrow as a “legend of rugby league” who had a “huge heart” following his death at the age of 41. Burrow’s former club Leeds Rhinos announced on Sunday evening that their former scrum-half ...

02 Jun 2024 at 22:43

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Doddiethegreat handed Coral Cup mission

Doddiethegreat will step back up in trip for a shot at the Coral Cup at the Cheltenham Festival having delighted his team when flying home for fourth in Newbury’s Betfair Hurdle. Named after former Scotland rugby star Doddie ...

18 Feb 2024 at 12:37

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Doddiethegreat continues to delight after lengthy injury lay-off

The training prowess of Nicky Henderson has been hailed after Doddiethegreat raised more valuable funds for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation when finishing second at Cheltenham last week. Owned by Kenny Alexander, the ...

22 Dec 2023 at 10:24

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Doddiethegreat primed for Cheltenham charity mission

Doddiethegreat will put the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation in the spotlight again when trying to maintain his unbeaten record at Cheltenham on Friday. Named after former Scotland rugby union great Doddie Weir, who died ...

14 Dec 2023 at 11:36

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Kevin Sinfield pays tribute to Doddie Weir after Edinburgh leg of MND challenge

Kevin Sinfield paid an emotional tribute to Doddie Weir after concluding the latest leg of his ultra marathon challenge in aid of the Motor Neurone Disease community. Sinfield braved driving rain in Edinburgh on a ...

04 Dec 2023 at 17:05

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Doddiethegreat battles back to boost MND charity

Connections were thrilled to see Doddiethegreat channel his namesake’s fighting spirit when successfully overcoming a long lay-off at Ascot. Trained by Nicky Henderson, the seven-year-old is named after the ...

27 Nov 2023 at 13:11

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