Features
Scott Hastings stays positive at the end of a rocky year
‘‘Battle of Hastings – an audience with Gavin and Scott Hastings’ will be hosted by Scotland’s Grand Slam winning brothers in Edinburgh and Perth in March …
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International
Gregor Townsend and Jamie Ritchie pay tribute to Doddie Weir
SCOTLAND head coach Gregor Townsend and captain Jamie Ritchie have added their tributes to Doddie Weir, who died yesterday aged 52 after a long fight against motor neurone disease. In a statement released by Scottish …
Features
Doddie Weir: a life well lived and a legacy that won’t be forgotten
Former Scotland cap, Lions tourist and all-round rugby legend has died after a five year battle against Motor Neurone Disease …
Edinburgh Rugby
Southern Knights bolstered by Edinburgh reinforcements for Doddie Weir challenge match
Russell Anderson will captain home side, which contains a blend of youth and experience, while visitors have a few familiar faces within their ranks …
Features
That was the month that was: May 2021
Colin Renton’s round-up of some of the more colourful stories from across the rugby world, and this month from outer space as well … …
Features
Carl Hogg raises a glass as old pal Doddie Weir hits the half century mark
A friendship forged in the heat of battle playing in the all-conquering Melrose club side of the early 1990s provides a unique insight into the persnality and inner strength of one of Scottish rugby’s favourite sons …
News
Doddie Weir inducted into Scottish Rugby Hall of Fame
Former Scotland forward has been recognised for his contribution to the national cause on the pitch and his inspirational battle against MND …
Ayr RFC
National One preview: upbeat Sangster looks forward to Dundee’s long trip north
Mayfield side have lost six more players to injury, but head coach has challenged his side to embrace the challenge of taking on third placed Highland …
Features
That was the month that was: March 2019
Grand Slams amid the threat of club closures in Wales, England and Geogia put on a show for the kids, accusations of match fixing in Australia and some good results for emerging nations …
News
Doddie Weir’s foundation commits a further £1.4m to MND research
£350,000 has also been directed towards helping support those coping with the ravaging effects of the disease …