Doddie Weir

2022 - 11 - 26

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Scotland legend Weir dies after six years with MND (BBC Sport)

Former Scotland international Doddie Weir has died at the age of 52, six years after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

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Doddie Weir: Scotland rugby legend dies aged 52 after suffering ... (Sky Sports)

"It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved husband and father, Doddie," read a statement from the family via the Scottish Rugby Union.

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Doddie Weir's 'determination to make a difference' praised after ... (Chard & Ilminster News)

The former Scotland international was diagnosed with MND in December 2016 and went on to found research charity the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation (MNDF). His ...

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William and Kate in tribute as 'inspirational' rugby star Doddie Weir ... (Chard & Ilminster News)

The Prince and Princess of Wales have praised Doddie Weir as an “inspiration” as the rugby great died aged 52 after suffering motor neurone disease.

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Doddie Weir: Rob Burrow hails 'MND hero' as tributes pour in for ... (Sky Sports)

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.

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Doddie Weir's 'determination to make a difference' praised after ... (Denbighshire Free Press)

The former Scotland international was diagnosed with MND in December 2016 and went on to found research charity the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation (MNDF). His ...

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Tributes flow for Doddie Weir - Welsh Rugby Union (Welsh Rugby Union)

The Welsh Rugby Union has joined rugby fans from around the world in paying tribute to former Scotland and British & Irish Lion Doddie Weir, who has.

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Scottish rugby favorite Doddie Weir dead at 52 (CNN)

Rugby great Doddie Weir has died at age 52, according to a statement from the Weir family that was released through the Scottish Rugby Union.

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Leeds Rhinos legend Kevin Sinfield writes emotional tribute after ... (Leeds Live)

Kevin Sinfield has written an emotional tribute to Doddie Weir after the former Scotland and British Lions Rugby Union player passed away on Saturday.

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Doddie Weir OBE - Scottish Rugby (Scottish Rugby)

Scotland and British & Irish Lions legend Doddie Weir OBE died today (26 November); he was 52. The 61-cap internationalist passed away at his Borders home with ...

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Scotland head coach Townsend pays tribute to 'inspirational' Doddie ... (RugbyPass)

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has spoken of the “huge legacy” former team-mate Doddie Weir will have following his death.

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Doddie Weir's legacy is work to find MND cure, says ex-teammate (Redditch Advertiser)

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

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Gregor Townsend and Jamie Ritchie give tribute to Doddie Weir ... (Scottish Rugby)

Scotland head coach and former teammate of Doddie Weir, Gregor Townsend: “The news of Doddie's passing is incredibly sad for his family and the whole of ...

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'Force of nature': ex-rugby player Doddie Weir leaves lasting legacy ... (The Guardian)

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

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Doddie Weir's legacy is work to find MND cure, says ex-teammate (Chard & Ilminster News)

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

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Doddie Weir - a personal tribute - Scottish Rugby (Scottish Rugby)

Doddie, or George Wilson Weir OBE, to give him his Sunday name, died yesterday aged 52. He lived – and, boy, did he live – for longer than the average appalling ...

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Martin Bayfield with a moving tribute to his hero Doddie Weir - Ruck (RUCK.co.uk)

The lock was given an OBE in 2019 for services to rugby, to MND research and to the Borders community. He said: “Doddie, rest assured we will be there for your ...

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