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The Latest Breaking News on Rugby Union

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

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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

Wales Online

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

Wales Online

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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.

Daily Record

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.

Glasgow 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"

Chronicle Live

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.

Irish Mirror

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

Wales Online

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

The Independent UK

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.

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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

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.

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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.

Wales Online

Wales' autumn ends with chaotic and calamitous defeat amid shocking game management as Pivac pressure grows

Wales had looked like they had a comfortable victory in the bag for much of the game

The Guardian - UK

Doddie Weir, former Scotland and Lions second-row, dies aged 52

Doddie Weir, the former Scotland and British & Irish Lions second row, has died aged 52, six years after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease

Daily Record

Scots rugby legend Doddie Weir dies after battle with Motor Neurone Disease

Scottish Rugby released a statement on social media announcing the tragic news.

Wales Online

Doddie Weir dies: Scotland rugby legend passes away aged 52 after motor neurone disease battle

The family of Doddie Weir announced the sad news on Saturday evening

Daily Mirror

Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir dies, aged 52, following battle with MND

Doddie Weir has been bravely battling Motor Neurone Disease since 2017 with his wife Kathy describing him as an 'inspirational force of nature'

Evening Standard

Wayne Barnes Twickenham celebration during England vs South Africa CANCELLED amid Rassie Erasmus fallout

Fears over crowd abuse have seen a celebration of Wayne Barnes’ 100-Test refereeing career cancelled at Twickenham.

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