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How Kevin Sinfield can help lead England to new heights

The new defence coach talks the talk and walks the walk

Evening Standard

Rugby stars to cycle 555 miles in 48 hours for Doddie Weir fundraising event

Doddie Aid has raised £1.5 million for motor neurone disease research so far this year.

The Independent UK

Sporting stars gather in Edinburgh for charity row in aid of Doddie Weir

Sporting stars from across the board gathered in person and virtually to row hundreds of thousands of metres to raise money for the late Doddie Weir's charity, My Name'5 Doddie Foundation

Edinburgh Live

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Katherine Grainger among rowers to smash thousands of metres for Doddie charity

The challenge was to see which team could row the furthest in three hours.

The Independent UK

Katherine Grainger among celebrities to attend Doddie Weir regatta

The event comes about two months after Doddie Weir’s death in November.

The Independent UK

Edinburgh brewery brings back charity beer in memory of the late Doddie Weir

Cold Town Beer has announced the return of its charity brew, Doddie Beir, in memory of the late Doddie Weir - who passed away last after battling Motor Neuron Disease.

Edinburgh Live

Sinfield warns England against being fuelled by Six Nations 'dislike'

Twickenham (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Defence coach Kevin Sinfield has said England need to be motivated by more than the "dislike" their opponents have for them in the upcoming Six Nations.

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Breakthrough drug could help people with motor neurone disease to live longer, show tests

The protein is usually given to people with kidney cancer, but could also be applied to people living with the long term condition and dramatically improve their chances of living longer

Daily Mirror

"It's too late for me, but I'd love to see new treatments" - Former footballer Mark Taylor's hopes for MND research

The Government pledged £50m in funding for motor neurone disease (MND) research in 2022 as high profile sports stars helped put the debilitating condition under the spotlight

Chronicle Live

My Name’5 Doddie Foundation staff motivated to 'push even harder' for MND cure

THE death of MND campaigner Doddie Weir has motivated staff at his foundation to “push even harder” in their mission to find a cure for the…

The National (Scotland)

Inspirational dad with MND raises almost £500k for Doddie Weir's charity

AN inspirational dad who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease 12 months ago has raised nearly half a million pounds for Doddie Weir’s charity.

The National (Scotland)

The heroes of 2022: From bowel cancer campaigner to Ukrainian girl singing in a bunker

Here is a look at some of 2022’s heroes.

The Independent UK

Celebrity deaths in 2022: The Queen, Robbie Coltrane and Pele among those who passed away

Some famous Scots were among the many we said a sad farewell to this year including Andy Goram and Doddie Weir.

Daily Record

Newcastle Falcons pay tribute to Doddie Weir with fundraiser games alongside Southern Knights

Doddie founded the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation with a mission to find a cure for MND. Now, his beloved teams will come together to continue to raise funds in his memory

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The National (Scotland)

David Beckham backs bid to continue 'legend' Doddie Weir's charity legacy

DAVID Beckham is among the celebrities supporting a father’s pledge to continue Doddie Weir’s legacy and find a cure for Motor Neurone Disease…

The National (Scotland)

David Beckham backs dad's bid to continue 'legend' Doddie Weir's charity legacy

DAVID Beckham is among the celebrities supporting a father’s pledge to continue Doddie Weir’s legacy and find a cure for Motor Neurone Disease…

The Independent UK

Father’s pledge to ‘pick up the ball’ from Doddie Weir in MND fundraising battle

James Clarke, 42, was diagnosed with the condition in December 2021 and has already raised more than £440,000.

Wales Online

The sporting legends who died in 2022 including Shane Warne, Phil Bennett and Eddie Butler

A tribute to the sporting stars who have passed away in 2022

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Wales Online

Doddie Weir's son finds the perfect words in brave interview at BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards

Hamish Weir perfectly summed up his father Doddie Weir's legacy

The Independent UK

Rob Burrow pays emotional tribute to ‘my MND hero’ Doddie Weir at Sports Personality awards

Burrow’s work to raise awareness of MND was recognised with the Helen Rollason Award while Kevin Sinfield received a special award in recognition of his fundraising efforts

The Independent UK

Rob Burrow pays tribute to ‘my MND hero’ Doddie Weir at SPOTY awards

Burrow was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019.

Wales Online

Rob Burrow's beautiful speech to his wife at BBC Sports Personality of the Year leaves audience in tears

Burrow and friend Kevin Sinfield both won awards

The National (Scotland)

Charity urges people to honour Doddie Weir's legacy with fundraising event

A CHARITY is urging people to honour Doddie Weir’s legacy and sign up for a fundraising event for research into motor neurone disease (MND).

The Independent UK

Charity urges people to go the extra mile for Doddie Weir with fundraising event

The mass-participation exercise event starts on New Year’s Day.

The National (Scotland)

The lessons rugby union can learn from the Qatar 2022 World Cup

Were there any lessons for rugby union to be learned from the footie World Cup in Qatar? Believe it or not, I think there were.

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