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Living with MND: how a form of 'acceptance therapy' is helping me make one difficult choice at a time

As a new drug offers a glimmer of hope for a small percentage of people with motor neurone disease, Professor of Psychology Eva Sundin offers an extraordinary insight into what it is like to be diagnosed with this frightening condition – and how a form of psychological therapy is helping…

The Conversation

Today's rugby news as Shaun Edwards backs Warren Gatland Wales return and Wood says he'd make 'significant' difference

These are your rugby headlines on Tuesday, November 29.

Wales Online

Rob Burrow says Doddie Weir was a ‘beacon of light’ for MND sufferers to follow

The former Scotland international died on Saturday after a six-year battle with the disease, which Burrow discovered he had in 2019

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‘Force of nature’: ex-rugby player Doddie Weir leaves lasting legacy, say admirers

Scotland and British and Irish Lions legend died over the weekend from motor neurone disease

The Guardian - UK

Rob Burrow's dad issues fresh £50m MND plea to government after Doddie Weir's death

The government are yet to pay the £50million they pledged to help fund research into motor neurone disease and have been urged to stump up the cash

Daily Mirror

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend pays tribute to ‘inspirational’ Doddie Weir

SCOTLAND head coach Gregor Townsend has spoken of the “huge legacy” former team-mate Doddie Weir will have following his death after a battle…

The National (Scotland)

Doddie Weir’s legacy is work to find MND cure, says ex-teammate

The former Scottish rugby international has died after 52, six years after being diagnosed with the condition.

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Tributes paid to ‘inspirational’ Doddie Weir and ‘huge legacy’ of MND battle

The Scottish Rugby Union announced on Saturday that Weir, who was diagnosed with MND in December 2016, had died at the age of 52

The Independent UK

Rob Burrow pays emotional tribute to rugby legend Doddie Weir after MND battle

Rugby union icon Doddie Weir has passed away following his five-year battle with motor neuron disease and Rob Burrow - who also suffers with the disease - has offered his condolences

Daily Mirror

Rob Burrow criticises ‘stupid’ Government over MND funding

The former Leeds and Great Britain scrum-half, now confined to a wheelchair because of the disease, praised Doddie Weir for his fundraising work.

The Independent UK

Wife of Scots rugby hero Doddie Weir describes him as 'inspirational force of nature'

The 52-year-old, capped 61 times for his country and with a personality to match his huge height, raised awareness of MND through his My Name’5 Doddie foundation.

Daily Record

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

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

Former Leeds Rhinos player Kevin Sinfield began his Ultra 7 in 7 Challenge to run from BT Murrayfield in Edinburgh to Old Trafford on November 13.

The Independent UK

‘He inspired us every day’: Doddie Weir’s foundation pays tribute after his death

Weir dies aged 52 after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2016

The Independent UK

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Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir dies aged 52

London (AFP) - Former Scottish rugby international Doddie Weir has died at the age of 52 after a long battle with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), his family announced on Saturday.

Daily Mirror

Kevin Sinfield receives incredible standing ovation as he completes ultramarathon challenge

Kevin Sinfield's mammoth ultramarathon challenge to raise money for motor neurone disease charities came to an end this evening, and the former Leeds Rhinos man received a hero's welcome at Old Trafford.

The Independent UK

Kevin Sinfield latest MND fundraiser passes £600,000 after day five of seven

The former Leeds Rhinos captain is raising money for motor neurone disease charities.

Edinburgh Live

Martin Lewis donates to Doddie Weir charity as he celebrates 2 million followers

Money Saving Expert founder, Martin Lewis, said that he has now donated £500 to the Doddie Weir charity, MND, as he celebrates two million followers on Twitter.

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Daily Record

Former Top Gear Sue Baker presenter dies after motor neurone disease fight

Sue passed away at the age of 67 after a battle with motor neurone disease.

Wales Online

Doddie Weir makes inspirational appearance at Scotland v All Blacks amid special gesture

The former Scotland and Lions star was on hand to help deliver the match ball, five years after launching his charity to raise awareness of MND

Daily Mirror

Kevin Sinfield sets off on epic 300-mile run in support of Rob Burrow and MND awareness

Kevin Sinfield has embarked on his epic 300-mile run challenge for his close friend Rob Burrow and MND awareness - and will aim to make it from Murrayfield to Old Trafford

Leeds Live

Rob and Lindsay Burrow on incredible response to MND documentary as they launch powerful new exhibition at Leeds train station

Lindsay spoke as she and Rob unveiled a new MND exhibition at Leeds train station

The Independent UK

Listen to Doddie Weir and ensure access to MND research funding, Tory MP says

The former Scotland and British and Irish Lions lock revealed in June 2017 that he was suffering from the disease.

Leeds Live

Rob Burrow fans 'in tears' as Rhinos legend vows 'I'm not giving up' in heartbreaking documentary

Viewers saw the toll MND has taken on Rob's body and his family

The Independent UK

Rob Burrow Living with MND: Fans react to ‘heartbreaking and inspiring’ documentary on former rugby star

The 40-year-old requires constant care due to the life-altering disease

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