Rugby greats gather for celebration of Scott Hastings’ life The former British and Irish Lion passed away on May 17 aged 61. Evening Standard · Jun 27
‘Weir’ in this together: Ex-Lions call on fans to join MND fundraising challenge Since 2021, annual exercise challenge Doddie Aid has raised £5 million for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, which set up by the late Doddie Weir. The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2024
With words of Scotland legend in my ears I find comfort in heritage - David Smith Ever since my first shave with my own mortality, time has become a very important factor in my life. The National (Scotland) · Jun 23, 2023
Gavin Hastings launches charity whiskies to support injured rugby players A PAIR of limited-edition single malt whiskies have been released to raise funds for rugby players who have suffered life changing injuries... The National (Scotland) · May 7, 2023
Stuart Hogg is a class act, but Scotland are lucky to have a ready replacement Scotland has been lucky to have had several world-class full backs, and Hogg is right up there with Ken Scotland, Andy Irvine and Gavin Hastings. The National (Scotland) · Mar 29, 2023
The Grudge: England vs Scotland rivalry revisited including match that changed history Scotland's last Grand Slam success was decided by a Calcutta Cup clash for the ages in 1990, when politics and off-field tensions with England meant there was a lot more than a rugby result at stake Daily Mirror · Jan 15, 2023
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 · Nov 26, 2022
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 · Nov 26, 2022
Ian Rankin and 17 others with links to Edinburgh who got top honours from Queen As Edinburgh author Ian Rankin is knighted for his services to literature and charity, we took a look into other locals from the city who have received honours from the Queen. Edinburgh Live · Jun 3, 2022
Jim Gavin joins legendary golf line-up raising money for charity in Mauritius The former Blues boss is hoping to take home a grand prize of €29,860 to help DeterMND: Tackling Motor Neurone Disease Irish Mirror · Feb 28, 2022
Today's rugby headlines as Wales stopped from closing Principality Stadium roof and daunting South Africa matches announced The latest rugby news from Wales, the Six Nations and beyond today Wales Online · Feb 8, 2022