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MND funding announcement ‘in days’ – Barclay

The Health Secretary has pledged to make an announcement on motor neurone disease (MND) research funding “in days” amid a row over the whereabouts of the money. More than a year ago the Government committed at least £50 million to help find new ...

07 Dec 2022 at 11:18

Rugby Union

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

Former rugby league player Rob Burrow has paid tribute to Doddie Weir for helping him deal with his own diagnosis of motor neurone disease. The ex-Scotland rugby union international died on Saturday after a six-year battle with the disease, ...

28 Nov 2022 at 17:00

Scotland

Scotland rugby hero Doddie Weir to be honoured at memorial service

Former Scotland rugby star and charity fundraiser Doddie Weir is being remembered at a memorial service in the Borders. Hundreds are set to gather at Melrose Parish Church on Monday afternoon with the service being relayed by audio to the ...

19 Dec 2022 at 02:45

Sport

International upheaval and domestic distress – Rugby union’s year of surprises

Rugby union was a sport scattered with tales of the unexpected in 2022. England head coach Eddie Jones and his Wales counterpart Wayne Pivac lost their jobs 24 hours apart, Ireland claimed an historic Test series triumph against the All ...

16 Dec 2022 at 14:33

Doddie Weir’s family vow to find cure for motor neurone disease

The family of Doddie Weir have spoken of their determination to find a cure for motor neurone disease as his son said “it’s bigger than just dad”. Former Scotland rugby star Weir died in November aged 52 after a six-year battle with ...

10 Feb 2023 at 13:31

More than £2m raised for Doddie Weir charity in first six weeks of 2023

More than £2 million has been raised by fundraisers including Lewis Capaldi and Ewan McGregor in honour of a former rugby player who died following a battle with motor neurone disease (MND). Around 40,000 people are thought to have ...

17 Feb 2023 at 17:57

Scotland

Scotland to wear Doddie Weir tartan in match against New Zealand

Scotland will turn out in Doddie Weir’s tartan for their match against New Zealand on Sunday to mark the fifth anniversary of his motor neurone disease research foundation. The former Scotland rugby international is expected to be ...

11 Nov 2022 at 11:00

Scotland

Artist who paints with his mouth unveils artwork inspired by ‘hero’ Doddie Weir

An artist who paints with his mouth after being left paralysed following a diving accident has created artwork to raise funds for the charity set up by Doddie Weir as he battles against motor neurone disease (MND). Henry Fraser, ...

14 Oct 2022 at 01:01

Charity set up by Doddie Weir reaches £18 million milestone for MND research

A charity founded by the late former Scotland rugby star Doddie Weir has raised more than £18 million for motor neurone disease research. Weir was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) – a rare, progressive condition that ...

26 Nov 2024 at 07:34

Horse Racing

Doddiethegreat battles back to boost MND charity

Connections were thrilled to see Doddiethegreat channel his namesake’s fighting spirit when successfully overcoming a long lay-off at Ascot. Trained by Nicky Henderson, the seven-year-old is named after the former Scotland ...

27 Nov 2023 at 13:11

Katherine Grainger among celebrities to attend Doddie Weir regatta

Sports stars including Olympic gold medal winner Dame Katherine Grainger and former Scotland rugby captain Rob Wainwright are set to race each other in a Doddie Weir charity rowing challenge in Edinburgh. The event comes ...

28 Jan 2023 at 11:48

Rob Wainwright to lead cycle to Rome for MND research

Former Scotland rugby captain Rob Wainwright is to lead a team of cyclists to Rome for a Six Nations match to raise money for research into motor neurone disease. Wainwright will make the 1,600-mile journey from ...

22 Feb 2024 at 11:49

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