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Tributes paid to ‘inspirational’ Doddie Weir and ‘huge legacy’ of MND battle

The Scottish Rugby Union announced on Saturday that Weir, who was diagnosed with MND in December 2016, had died at the age of 52

The Independent UK

England results ‘not where we expect them to be’, admits RFU after dismal autumn

The RFU confirmed that a review panel will stage its customary inquest into the campaign

The Independent UK

Prince William and Kate pay tribute to ‘inspirational’ rugby star as Doddie Weir dies at 52

In a personally signed tweet, Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales paid tribute to the late rugby legend Doddie Weir as his family announced his death.

Edinburgh Live

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Autumn Nations Series 2022: Five things we learned from the final games

England have had their worst calender year since 2008

The Independent UK

Eddie Jones apologises after sorry England are put to sword by South Africa

England 13-27 South Africa: Heavy defeat leaves England with mountain to climb before next autumn's Rugby World Cup

Daily Mirror

Next Wales coach: Warren Gatland leading contender to take over from Wayne Pivac

Gatland, who Pivac succeeded as Wales boss after the 2019 World Cup, could potentially step in as interim head coach on a 12-month contract

The Independent UK

Warren Gatland leading contender to take over from Wayne Pivac as Wales boss

The former Wales boss could return to the helm after a dismal run of results.

The Independent UK

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Wales v Australia UK media reaction: 'Insane' implosion leaves Pivac facing axe

Here's a round-up of the UK national media reaction to Wales' latest defeat

Wales Online

Clive Woodward bemoans ‘worst week in English rugby history’

England produced one of the lowest points of the Eddie Jones era against South Africa on Saturday

The Independent UK

Wife of Scotland rugby hero Doddie Weir hails him as 'inspirational force of nature'

Doddie battled motor neurone disease for six years and raised a total of £8million for research throughout his time living with the condition as he made it his mission to both raise money and awareness for the heartbreaking illness

Edinburgh Live

Have your say in the Wales Rugby fans survey - should Pivac stay or go, who replaces him and how will team get on in World Cup?

We want to hear your verdict on how things have gone for Wales this autumn and what's in store for Welsh rugby as we head towards World Cup year

Wales Online

Wales v Australia winners and losers as Tipuric incident proves so costly and Anscombe looks crushed

It was a difficult day for Wales in the end after a promising first 50 minutes or so

Wales Online

Sunday rugby news as WRU hold Board meeting with Pivac future on the line and Woodward demands English heads roll

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

Rugby World Cup showcases the sport that 'saved St Helens'

Rugby has always been vital to St Helens

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Daily Mirror

Mike Tindall responds to being evicted from I'm A Celeb as he arrives at plush hotel

The former rugby player, Mike Tindall, finished fourth on I'm A Celebrity and was greeted by his wife Zara Phillips as the pair headed to a plush hotel for something to eat

Wales Online

Warren Gatland the leading contender to replace Wayne Pivac as WRU consider Steve Tandy too

Pressure continues to mount on Pivac after an abysmal autumn campaign

Manchester Evening News

ITV I'm a Celebrity fans 'disappointed' as Mike Tindall caught on camera 'sabotaging' Matt Hancock

The rugby playing royal took action as he thought he spotted foul play

The Independent UK

Rob Burrow criticises ‘stupid’ Government over MND funding

The former Leeds and Great Britain scrum-half, now confined to a wheelchair because of the disease, praised Doddie Weir for his fundraising work.

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The Independent UK

Eddie Jones insists England building ‘really good base’ despite thumping loss to South Africa

England’s sixth defeat from 12 Tests in 2022 made it their worst calendar year since 2008.

Daily Record

Wife of Scots rugby hero Doddie Weir describes him as 'inspirational force of nature'

The 52-year-old, capped 61 times for his country and with a personality to match his huge height, raised awareness of MND through his My Name’5 Doddie foundation.

The Guardian - UK

Streetwise South Africa pick up cudgel and rapier to bury England

There was no thrilling Twickenham comeback this time as savvy Springboks come out on top in attritional battle

Edinburgh Live

Nicola Sturgeon, Gavin Hastings and others pay tribute to Doddie Weir

A host of politicians, sports people and other celebrities have began sending in their tribute to the late Doddie Weir who died on November 26 after a long battle with MND.

Wales Online

Wales cannot go on as they are and change is needed now with focus on the 2027 World Cup

No matter who is in charge, the best Wales will do in next year's World Cup is reach the quarter finals, and the best and bravest action the WRU can now take is to plan for 2027

Daily Record

Prince William and Kate Middleton pay tribute to Doddie Weir after rugby star's death

The 52-year-old died after a battle with Motor Neurone Disease and the royal couple personally paid tribute to Doddie on Twitter.

Wales Online

Unseen Wales moments as players become sheepish and giants leave field unconvinced

Wales players had started out with a quiet determination but they were ultimately left shocked by the defeat to Australia

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