Doddie Weir

2022 - 11 - 27

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Doddie Weir: Scotland rugby legend dies aged 52 after suffering ... (Sky Sports)

"It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved husband and father, Doddie," read a statement from the family via the Scottish Rugby Union.

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Scottish rugby great Doddie Weir dies after long battle with motor ... (Stuff.co.nz)

Doddie Weir, one of rugby's great characters, presented the match ball for the All Blacks-Scotland test just two weeks ago.

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Rugby: Scotland rugby great Doddie Weir dies of motor neurone ... (New Zealand Herald)

The Scottish Rugby Union (SRU) announced Weir's death today. The lock played 61 times for Scotland. Weir was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also ...

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Former Scotland rugby hero Doddie Weir brave to the end (1 News)

Former lock, who was on the sideline of the All Blacks Test against the Scots in Edinburgh a fortnight ago, dies of motor neuron disease.

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Scottish rugby favorite Doddie Weir dead at 52 (CNN)

Rugby great Doddie Weir has died at age 52, according to a statement from the Weir family that was released through the Scottish Rugby Union.

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Doddie Weir: Rob Burrow hails 'MND hero' as tributes pour in for ... (Sky Sports)

Fellow motor neurone disease sufferer and campaigner Rob Burrow paid tribute to an inspirational "warrior" Doddie Weir following his death at the age of 52.

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World Rugby mourns the passing of the great Doddie Weir | World ... (World Rugby)

World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has paid tribute to the great Doddie Weir, who passed away today aged 52 after battling against motor neurone ...

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'Force of nature': ex-rugby player Doddie Weir leaves lasting legacy ... (The Guardian)

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

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Doddie Weir's legacy is work to find MND cure, says ex-teammate (Chard & Ilminster News)

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

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