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William and Kate pay personal tribute to 'hero and inspiration' Doddie Weir

The Prince and Princess of Wales praised his "tireless efforts" to raise awareness of motor neurone disease

Wales Online

William and Kate in tribute as ‘inspirational’ rugby star Doddie Weir dies at 52

Weir founded a motor neurone disease research foundation.

The Independent UK

South Africa’s power game condemns England and Jones to another defeat

The world champions brushed England aside 27-13 at Twickenham to increase the pressure on Eddie Jones

The Guardian - UK

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Rugby player pays tribute to Doddie Weir after raising £2 million

Former Leeds Rhinos player Kevin Sinfield began his Ultra 7 in 7 Challenge to run from BT Murrayfield in Edinburgh to Old Trafford on November 13.

The Independent UK

Fraser Brown pays tribute to Doddie Weir as Glasgow lose to Leinster

SCOTLAND hooker Frazer Brown paid tribute to the late Doddie Weir on a sad day for Scottish rugby.

The National (Scotland)

England 13-27 South Africa: 14-man Springboks dominate in Autumn Nations series finale at Twickenham

The smallest player on the pitch posed the biggest problems as 14-man South Africa claimed their second-biggest Twickenham win over a naive, sloppy and immature England.

Evening Standard

England collapse against 14-man South Africa as autumn ends in dispiriting rout

England 13-27 South Africa: Eddie Jones’ men delivered the worst performance of an autumn campaign consisting of a solitary victory over Japan

The Independent UK

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'Bad technique, bad outcome, deserved' — England v South Africa red card leaves no room for debate

Twickenham roared in disapproval upon viewing the replays

Wales Online

Doddie Weir: What is motor neurone disease?

The Scottish former international is among several rugby players diagnosed with the disease in recent years.

The Independent UK

Australia end long, brutal autumn on a depressingly meaningless high

Australia ground out their second win in five autumn Tests against Wales in a context-free match neither team needed but neither could afford to lose

The Guardian - UK

Wayne Pivac defiant over future after Wales blow huge lead to lose again

Wayne Pivac remains defiant about his position as Wales coach after a dramatic match ended in a ninth defeat of the year

The Guardian - UK

Nicola Sturgeon and Brian Moore leads tributes to ‘sporting legend’ Doddie Weir after Scotland great dies

Tributes have been paid from across the world of sport and beyond after Doddie Weir died at the age of 52.

Evening Standard

‘Inspirational’ Scottish rugby player Doddie Weir dies aged 52

The former Scotland international was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in December 2016

Wales Online

Blunt Wayne Pivac makes fresh defence of Wales position ahead of World Cup planning trip to France in 24 hours

The Wales head coach is due to travel to France for a 2023 World Cup recce a day after the 11th-hour defeat to Australia

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Jamie Roberts: Wales performances are unacceptable and they don't have a chance at World Cup

Speaking after another shambolic Wales defeat, Jamie Roberts said Wales' performances are not good enough

Daily Record

Doddie Weir: Nicola Sturgeon and Gavin Hastings lead tributes after death following MND battle

The former Scotland rugby international has died at the age of 52, with hundreds taking to social media to pay tribute to the charity campaigner.

Glasgow Live

Doddie Weir dies aged 52 after MND battle as tributes pour in for Scottish rugby legend

Glasgow Warriors were among the flood of tributes paid to Doddie Weir. The Scottish rugby legend has passed away at the age of 52 following a battle with Motor Neuron Disease.

Irish Mirror

Former Scotland star Doddie Weir dies at 52 after battling motor neurone disease

The former Scotland international, who won 61 caps, used his profile to push for better research to be carried out into MND and appealed for improved care to be given to those afflicted by it.

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Former Newcastle Falcons captain Doddie Weir dies, aged 52, following battle with Motor Neurone Disease

Scottish Rugby confirmed Doddie Weir's passing on social media on Saturday evening with a statement from his family who described him as an "inspirational force of nature"

Wales Online

Wales player ratings against Australia as youngster 'a one-man wrecking machine' but others disappoint

It was a disappointing end to the autumn for Pivac's side

The Independent UK

Doddie Weir death: Scotland rugby legend dies aged 52 after battle with Motor Neurone Disease

Weir was diagnosed with MND in 2016 and raised millions through his My Name’5 Doddie foundation to help fight the disease

Edinburgh Live

Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir dies aged 52 after MND battle

Doddie Weir has battled Motor Neurone Disease since being diagnosed in 2017 and raised millions to help find a cure for the horrific condition. He will also be remembered as a Scottish rugby legend.

The Independent UK

‘Inspirational’ Doddie Weir dies aged 52

The former Scotland international was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in December 2016.

The Guardian - UK

Australia overturn 21-point deficit to complete wild comeback over Wales

Mark Nawaqanitawase scored twice as the Wallabies rallied from 34-13 down to win 39-34 and add to Wales’s woes

The Independent UK

Australia stun Wales with 21-point comeback to leave Wayne Pivac reeling

Wales 34-39 Australia: Wales were cruising to victory with a 34-13 lead after 58 minutes before a late collapse

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