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Doddie Weir's memorial details confirmed as Edinburgh fans urged to wear tartan

Organisers have announced that a service to commemorate his life will be held before Christmas, with those attending asked to wear any form of tartan to the event, requested by the rugby legend himself.

Edinburgh Live

Tonight's rugby news as Wales international left dumbfounded by overlooked star's omission

The latest rugby headlines and bulletins from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

Scotland's political leaders pay tribute to Doddie Weir at Holyrood

Nicola Sturgeon pledged to do all she can to find a cure to motor neuron disease.

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Doddie Weir memorial service planned with Scots asked to wear tartan at celebration of rugby legend

The former Scotland player died at the age of 52 last week after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2017.

Daily Record

‘People will talk about him forever’: Scotland pledge to do Doddie Weir proud

The 52-year-old former international lock lost his battle with motor neurone disease last weekend

The Independent UK

Doddie bravery has inspired me after my Parkinson's diagnosis - Martin Hannan

The face of the consultant neurosurgeon told me the story before he even pronounced his diagnosis.

The National (Scotland)

Peter Horne expects better Ross Thompson after injury setback

Pete Horne says he is looking forward to seeing a permanent tribute to Doddie Weir being unveiled at some point in the hopefully near future,…

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Rotary Club of Perth make fond tribute to Doddie Weir

The death of sporting hero Doddie Weir prompted the Rotary Club of Perth to revisit happy memories of meeting the former capped rugby player, MND campaigner and all-round inspiration.

Daily Record

‘It’s the scars I wear’: Chris Robshaw on England, leadership and what comes next

Reflecting on highs and lows of an 18-year career, the former England captain wants to use his experience to help others

The Guardian - UK

Today's rugby news as Shaun Edwards backs Warren Gatland Wales return and Wood says he'd make 'significant' difference

These are your rugby headlines on Tuesday, November 29.

Wales Online

Doddie Weir obituary

Scotland and Lions rugby player who became a campaigner after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease

The Guardian - UK

Doddie Weir was a genuine one-off... his brilliant legacy will live on

Alan Tait remembers friend and former team-mate Doddie Weir, who has died after a battle with motor neurone disease

Evening Standard

Tributes paid to rugby legend and 'true gentleman' Doddie Weir after his death from Motor Neurone Disease

Doddie Weir raised millions of pounds for Motor Neurone Disease research

Chronicle Live

Michael Beale is a Rangers lemming and QPR will be in hysterics after fleecing a mug punter - Hotline

Beale is set to be named as Gio van Bronckhorst's successor at Ibrox but not everyone is convinced.

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Rob Burrow says Doddie Weir was a ‘beacon of light’ for MND sufferers to follow

The former Scotland international died on Saturday after a six-year battle with the disease, which Burrow discovered he had in 2019

The National (Scotland)

Gregor Townsend and Jamie Ritchie pay touching tributes to Doddie Weir

SCOTLAND head coach Gregor Townsend and national captain Jamie Ritchie today [Sun] added their tributes to Doddie Weir, who died yesterday [Sat] at…

The National (Scotland)

Franco Smith determined to find a solution to Warriors’ troubles on the road

GLASGOW WARRIORS head coach Franco Smith has called on his men to bounce back from their latest Dublin debacle and find a way to win away from home…

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Cardiff pull off astonishing victory in South Africa and Eddie Jones joins Pivac on the edge

The latest rugby news stories and headlines from Wales and beyond at the end of the autumn internationals

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The Guardian - UK

‘Force of nature’: ex-rugby player Doddie Weir leaves lasting legacy, say admirers

Scotland and British and Irish Lions legend died over the weekend from motor neurone disease

Daily Mirror

Rob Burrow's dad issues fresh £50m MND plea to government after Doddie Weir's death

The government are yet to pay the £50million they pledged to help fund research into motor neurone disease and have been urged to stump up the cash

Evening Standard

Doddie Weir’s ‘determination to make a difference’ praised after death at 52

A close friend of Doddie Weir has praised his “determination to make a difference” for others as the rugby great died aged 52 after suffering motor neurone disease. The former Scotland international was diagnosed with MND in December 2016 and went on to found research charity the My Name’5 Doddie…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend pays tribute to ‘inspirational’ Doddie Weir

SCOTLAND head coach Gregor Townsend has spoken of the “huge legacy” former team-mate Doddie Weir will have following his death after a battle…

The Independent UK

Doddie Weir’s legacy is work to find MND cure, says ex-teammate

The former Scottish rugby international has died after 52, six years after being diagnosed with the condition.

The Independent UK

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

Edinburgh Live

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.

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