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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.

The Independent UK

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.

Daily Record

ITV I'm a Celebrity's Mike Tindall spots Matt Hancock tactic that proves he 'clearly wants to win'

The former rugby star said he takes 'great pleasure' in hijacking this plan

Wales Online

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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.

Edinburgh Live

Royals pay tribute to 'humble' rugby legend Doddie Weir who was 'larger than life'

Doddie Weir has been battling Motor Neurone Disease since 2017 and has led campaigns into research for a cure for the disease ever since

Daily Mirror

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

Wales Online

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.

Daily Record

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The key questions the WRU must now answer as a matter of urgency after awful year of rugby

Wales' men ended their year of international rugby with a calamitous defeat to Australia in which they threw away a 21-point lead

Wales Online

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

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)

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

The former rugby player was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2016.

The Independent UK

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

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The Guardian - 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

Wales Online

‘Inspirational’ Scottish rugby player Doddie Weir dies aged 52

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

The Independent UK

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

Weir dies aged 52 after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 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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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.

Chronicle Live

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"

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 National (Scotland)

Scotland rugby legend Doddie Weir dies aged 52 after MND battle

THE much-loved former Scotland player and MND research campaigner passed away on Saturday.

The National (Scotland)

Tributes pour in after Scottish legend Doddie Weir passes away

DODDIE Weir, the legendary Scottish rugby player and campaigner, has passed away.

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