Doddie Weir
Doddie Weir was a celebrated Scottish rugby player, known for his formidable presence on the field as a lock for the Scottish national team and the British and Irish Lions during the 1990s. He was also a passionate advocate for motor neuron disease (MND) awareness and research after being diagnosed with the illness in 2016, leading initiatives such as the Doddie Aid Cycle to raise funds for MND.
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Doddie Weir, a Scotland international rugby player, also succumbed to motor neurone disease.
Lewis Moody: 'I knew the risks in rugby and I'd do it again'
United Kingdom· 2026-03-02
Coming so soon after the loss of ‘Doddie’ Weir from the same horrible disease, it is also very frightening.
Modern lineout rules are a nonsense – here’s why they need to change – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-10-13
Doddie Weir, a former Scotland and Lions forward, passed away from motor neuron disease.
يسبب إعاقة العضلات تدريجيا.. ما هو مرض العصبون الحركى؟
Egypt· 2025-10-13
His diagnosis is the latest in the sport after former Scotland rugby union international Doddie Weir.
What is MND and are athletes more likely to be diagnosed?United Kingdom· 2025-10-06
Fellow rugby players Doddie Weir and Rob Burrow died from the illness in recent years.
Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody reveals motor neuron disease diagnosis – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-06
John Davidson received his MBE alongside rugby star Doddie Weir.
I was the poster boy for Tourette's and swore in front of the QueenUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-20
Doddie Weir was mentioned among the Lions legends who have passed away.
Ronan O’Gara delivers a man-of-the-match display on Lions duty years after hanging up his boots – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-02
Jim Coe swapped jerseys with Doddie Weir during a match against Scotland.
On The Up: Jim Coe on his community legacy
New Zealand· 2025-05-13
Doddie Weir's sad death has been mentioned in the context of raising awareness for MND.
Brace yourselves, the Ice Bucket Challenge is back | Mental healthUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-25
Doddie Weir was a Scottish rugby player who died from motor neurone disease.
Britânico de 23 anos corre 24h seguidas numa esteira; vídeo mostra o impacto no corpo (e quantos km ele percorreu)
Brazil· 2025-04-02
Doddie Weir was mentioned as a player who had a significant impact on Scottish rugby.
Scotland rugby team losing support over ‘plastic players’New Zealand· 2025-02-20
Doddie Weir is remembered as a late Scottish and Lions player involved in raising awareness for motor neuron disease.
Long ride to Edinburgh reminded me of mental strength required to succeed – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-12
