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Doddie Weir's wife 'overwhelmed' by messages of support during memorial service

DODDIE Weir’s wife has expressed her gratitude for the “overwhelming” support her family has received ahead of the former Scotland…

The National (Scotland)

Doddie Weir’s wife thankful for ‘overwhelming’ support at memorial service

Hundreds of people from the world of rugby union and beyond have gathered at Melrose Parish Church.

The Independent UK

Mourners gather for Doddie Weir memorial service in Melrose

Weir died aged 52 last month following a six-year battle with motor neurone disease.

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Doddie Weir's former teammate promises to 'keep his fundraising legacy alive'

Ex-Scottish rugby captain Rob Wainright was a close friend of Doddie, who sadly died aged 52 after six-year long battle with MND.

Daily Record

Rugby star vows to keep Doddie Weir’s legacy alive ahead of memorial service for hero

Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir died in November after a five year battle with Motor Neurone Disease, during which he campaigned to raise awareness of the condition

Daily Mirror

Doddie Weir memorial as Scottish rugby legend to be honoured at service today

The former Scotland international passed away last month aged 52 following a six year battle with MND. The Edinburgh born star will be laid to rest in a service this afternoon.

Edinburgh Live

Scots rugby hero Doddie Weir's life to be celebrated in memorial service today

Doddie, who died after a six year battle with motor neurone disease last month, will be remembered at Melrose Parish Church this afternoon.

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Wales Online

Scotland rugby hero Doddie Weir to be honoured at memorial service

FORMER Scotland rugby star and charity fundraiser Doddie Weir is to be honoured at a memorial service in the Borders.

The National (Scotland)

Doddie Weir's teammate pledges to keep fundraising in Scots legend's memory

A FORMER rugby star has vowed to keep Doddie Weir’s fundraising legacy alive to help find a cure for motor neurone disease (MND).

The National (Scotland)

Doddie Weir’s former teammate to continue to fundraise in his memory

Rob Wainwright has said he will continue to raise funds to help find a cure for motor neurone disease.

The Independent UK

Tonight's rugby news as Wales duo hand Warren Gatland Six Nations boost

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Wales Online

UK Government to ‘fast-track’ £50 million Motor Neurone Disease research cash

THE UK Health Secretary has said he is “fast-tracking” £50 million of funding for motor neurone disease (MND) research after the government…

The National (Scotland)

Health Secretary releases delayed motor neurone disease money after criticism

Steve Barclay finally makes £50 million funding available to researchers after agreeing to 'slash red tape'

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The Independent UK

Health Secretary releases motor neurone disease money after delays criticism

Steve Barclay said he will ‘slash red tape’ to fast-track funding and ensure it reaches frontline researchers more quickly.

Daily Record

Doddie Weir charity song re-released in Christmas no1 bid as tribute to rugby legend

Doddie's Dream was first released in March 2021 in aid of the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation.

Leeds Live

Rob Burrow hits out at government over £50Million of 'missing' MND money

There have been claims the MND funding money 'can't be accessed' by the government

Wales Online

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The Independent UK

MND funding announcement ‘in days’ – Barclay

The Department of Health and Social Care was accused of withholding MND research funding following the death of Doddie Weir.

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Tragic Doddie Weir in happier times - taking the Metro with his Newcastle Falcons teammates

Doddie Weir who recently lost his much-publicised battle with motor neurone disease was part of the Newcastle Falcons team which won the Rugby Union Premiership title in 1998

The National (Scotland)

David Smith: News of Doddie Weir's passing a reminder to align values

As the days come closer to what will be my last in Majorca, I am blessed to make the most of the weather and nice roads to clock several more…

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Eddie Jones publicly takes down Clive Woodward and Wales international bemoans 'crazy mess'

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Edinburgh Live

Doddie Weir's memorial details confirmed as Edinburgh fans urged to wear tartan

Organisers have announced that a service to commemorate his life will be held before Christmas, with those attending asked to wear any form of tartan to the event, requested by the rugby legend himself.

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Wales international left dumbfounded by overlooked star's omission

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The National (Scotland)

Scotland's political leaders pay tribute to Doddie Weir at Holyrood

Nicola Sturgeon pledged to do all she can to find a cure to motor neuron disease.

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