The Latest Breaking News from My Name5 Doddie Foundation

SCOTLAND head coach Gregor Townsend has spoken of the “huge legacy” former team-mate Doddie Weir will have following his death after a battle…

The Scottish Rugby Union announced on Saturday that Weir, who was diagnosed with MND in December 2016, had died at the age of 52

The former player, who was diagnosed with MND five years ago, made an emotional return to the pitch at Murrayfield on Sunday alongside his family, to a standing ovation from the crowd.

Henry Fraser was left paralysed from the shoulder after a driving accident and has since learned how to paint using brushes attached to a mouthpiece. As a homage to Edinburgh born Doddie Weir, the artist has created a piece for the foundation.

Henry Fraser, 30, learned to paint with his mouth after becoming paralysed from the neck down after a diving accident when he was 17.

Susie Hamlin died after battling motor neurone disease and left behind her heart-broken husband and unable to see her children grow up

The former Edinburgh Rugby and Glasgow Warriors flanker John Barclay turned from hard runner to barista in the capital this week as he raised funds for a MND charity.

John Barclay served coffees made from a new blend which will raise cash for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, set up by Weir.

The Scotland international dedicated the first goal he scored for his country to his brother last year, and it is now confirmed that his elder relative has passed.