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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ted Hennessey

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

PA Wire

A rugby player has said it was the “ultimate honour” for former Scotland international Doddie Weir to be present when he began a challenge which raised more than £2 million.

Former Leeds Rhinos player Kevin Sinfield, 42, began his Ultra 7 in 7 Challenge, to run from BT Murrayfield in Edinburgh to Old Trafford in Manchester, two weeks ago, in a bid to raise £777,777 for five motor neurone disease charities.

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