Kenneth James Forbes Scotland was a player ahead of his time, a true trailblazer. He was also an absolute gentleman, as keen a student of the game today, to which he brought crystal-clear but kind thinking, as he was in his playing pomp. To spend time in his company while watching his beloved Heriot’s at […]
Doddie, the former Scotland and British & Irish Lions lock, died last month, aged 52, after a long fight against MND – motor neurone disease – and having raised millions of pounds through his charitable foundation to support research to find a cure for the appalling condition. The memorial service is due to begin at […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]