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9 Dec 2022 - Scotland Men

Blazin’ Fiddles calls for support to get Doddie’s Dream to Number 1

A star-studded line-up of some of the most revered musicians on the international folk scene, alongside classical violinist Nicola Benedetti, teamed up last year to release a charity video and single in aid of the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. The single, which reached Number 9 in the official charts in March 2021 will be re-released […]

1 Dec 2022 - Scotland Men

Wales and Ireland sold out – Italy tickets still available

Following the pre-sale for Scotland Supporters Club members earlier this week, tickets went on general sale this morning for all three home games, against Wales (Saturday 11 February), Ireland (Sunday 12 March) and Italy (Saturday 18 March). There are still tickets remaining for the game against Italy and hospitality packages are available for all three […]

27 Nov 2022 - Scotland Men

Remembering Doddie Weir 1970-2022

Our video tribute to Doddie Weir OBE, who passed away on Saturday.

27 Nov 2022 - Scotland Men

Gregor Townsend and Jamie Ritchie give tribute to Doddie Weir

Scotland head coach and former teammate of Doddie Weir, Gregor Townsend: “The news of Doddie’s passing is incredibly sad for his family and the whole of Scottish Rugby but it’s also a time to celebrate Doddie’s life and what he’s achieved, particularly over the last five years. “His fight against MND and his fight to […]

27 Nov 2022 - Obituary

Doddie Weir – a personal tribute

Obituaries are never easy to write, especially if the individual who has passed away was someone you regarded as a friend. Someone who brought joy, happiness, huge dollops of mischief – never malicious, always good-natured – and whose spirit refused to bow to the awful physical ravages of motor neurone disease. Even those who met […]

26 Nov 2022 - Obituary

Doddie Weir OBE

The 61-cap internationalist passed away at his Borders home with his family by his side as his extraordinary battle against Motor Neurone Disease came to a close. Doddie’s colourful and positive character won the hearts of fans on and off the pitch whether it be for his athletic and eye-catching performances in the Dark Blue […]

The official handover of the ÒOor DoddieÓ at BT Murrayfield

26 Nov 2022 - Scotland Men

Scottish Rugby’s reaction to Doddie Weir’s passing

John Jeffrey, Chairman of Scottish Rugby and former teammate of Doddie Weir said: “Doddie was ahead of his time as a ball playing second row and for almost a decade he was one of the first names on the Scotland team sheet. He was a great team mate on the pitch and an even greater […]

26 Nov 2022 - Scotland Men

From the Weir Family

Doddie was an inspirational force of nature. His unending energy and drive, and his strength of character powered him through his rugby and business careers and, we believe, enabled him to fight the effects of MND (Motor Neurone Disease) for so many years. Doddie put the same energy and even more love and fun into […]

24 Nov 2022 - Scotland U20

Scotland tickets on sale soon

The sale starts on Thursday 1 December with tickets for the home Guinness Six Nations games against Wales, Ireland and Italy. The following week (Thursday 8 December) tickets for Scotland U20 Six Nations games go on sale, with the TikTok Women’s Six Nations games on sale from Thursday 15 December. As always, Scotland Supporters Club […]

21 Nov 2022 - Scotland Men

Nel proud to reach landmark half-century of caps

He was already a fans’ favourite at Edinburgh Rugby, with whom he had been with for some three years, but the advent of a new, explosive, quality prop forward to the national ranks drew real excitement from the Scottish rugby public. Nel’s has been an international career that seen him play significant parts in some […]