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Townsend urges Scotland to improve after momentous win against Wales

Gregor Townsend believes Scotland will have to improve again for their next matches despite crushing Wales to win their opening two Six Nations matches for the first time

The Guardian - UK

Scotland v Wales match ball handed over after 555-mile charity ride for Doddie Weir

The 200-strong peloton, led by former rugby captain Rob Wainwright, started its epic trip from the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Thursday morning.

Daily Record

Scotland v Wales match ball handed over after Doddie Weir 555-mile charity ride

200 cyclists took part in the 48-hour charity ride across Wales, England and Scotland.

The Independent UK

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Family of Doddie Weir vow to find a cure for MND as cyclists travel 555 miles to Edinburgh

Doddie's family have given their first public interview since the passing of the Scottish rugby legend. Speaking on Lorraine on Friday, they vowed to find a cure for MND.

Edinburgh Live

Doddie Weir's family 'determined to find cure for Motor Neurone Disease'

Doddie, 52, died in November last year after a six-year battle with the disease.

Daily Record

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

Weir found the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation to further research into the disease.

The Independent UK

Ryan Reynolds backs cyclists riding from Cardiff to Edinburgh in memory of Doddie Weir

The Deadpool actor has thrown his support behind the hundreds of riders that are making their way from Cardiff to Edinburgh in memory of Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir.

Edinburgh Live

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Borgue farmer aims to cover 1,000 miles for Doddie Aid after own miracle recovery from illness

Neil Picken was flattened by a mystery virus two years ago which left him with “brain fog” and no energy until the condition suddenly lifted

Daily Record

Ryan Reynolds sends message to stars cycling to Murrayfield in Doddie Weir fundraiser

Ryan Reynolds has wished the “best of luck” to a team of rugby stars who are cycling 555 miles in 48 hours to deliver the match ball ahead of…

The National (Scotland)

Ryan Reynolds shares support for cyclists riding in memory of Scots rugby legend Doddie Weir

The Deadpool actor, who owns Wrexham AFC with pal Rob McElhenney, wished the riders good luck as they embarked on their journey and welcomed them to The Racecourse Ground, the home of his team.

Daily Record

Former Cardiff City, Swansea City, Newport County and Wales footballer Jason Bowen diagnosed with motor neurone disease

The devastating news has just been confirmed by his family

Wales Online

Kenny Logan opens up on sex life with wife Gabby after treatment for prostate cancer

Kenny Logan and his wife Gabby were open about his prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment and the former Scotland rugby international has now been given the all clear

Daily Mirror

Tonight's rugby news as England appoint Welsh coach and All Blacks superstars to quit

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Wales Online

Scottish pie shop owner cooks up fundraiser for Doddie Weir charity

WHILE thousands run, cycle and walk to raise funds to find a cure for motor neurone disease (MND) during Doddie Aid, one Scot has taken a rather…

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The Independent UK

Health Secretary leads roundtable in bid to find cure for motor neurone disease

Steve Barclay sat down with researchers, charities and patients.

Daily Mirror

Kevin Sinfield going extra mile for 5,000 MND sufferers as he brings hope to Rob Burrow

A new BBC documentary will detail the incredible achievements of rugby legend Kevin Sinfield, who has raised millions for best friend Rob Burrow since his former team-mate was diagnosed with MND

Evening Standard

How Kevin Sinfield can help lead England to new heights

The new defence coach talks the talk and walks the walk

The Independent UK

Rugby stars to cycle 555 miles in 48 hours for Doddie Weir fundraising event

Doddie Aid has raised £1.5 million for motor neurone disease research so far this year.

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Edinburgh Live

Sporting stars gather in Edinburgh for charity row in aid of Doddie Weir

Sporting stars from across the board gathered in person and virtually to row hundreds of thousands of metres to raise money for the late Doddie Weir's charity, My Name'5 Doddie Foundation

The Independent UK

Katherine Grainger among rowers to smash thousands of metres for Doddie charity

The challenge was to see which team could row the furthest in three hours.

The Independent UK

Katherine Grainger among celebrities to attend Doddie Weir regatta

The event comes about two months after Doddie Weir’s death in November.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh brewery brings back charity beer in memory of the late Doddie Weir

Cold Town Beer has announced the return of its charity brew, Doddie Beir, in memory of the late Doddie Weir - who passed away last after battling Motor Neuron Disease.

Daily Mirror

Breakthrough drug could help people with motor neurone disease to live longer, show tests

The protein is usually given to people with kidney cancer, but could also be applied to people living with the long term condition and dramatically improve their chances of living longer

Chronicle Live

"It's too late for me, but I'd love to see new treatments" - Former footballer Mark Taylor's hopes for MND research

The Government pledged £50m in funding for motor neurone disease (MND) research in 2022 as high profile sports stars helped put the debilitating condition under the spotlight

The National (Scotland)

My Name’5 Doddie Foundation staff motivated to 'push even harder' for MND cure

THE death of MND campaigner Doddie Weir has motivated staff at his foundation to “push even harder” in their mission to find a cure for the…

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