Doddie Weir: 13 pictures of Scotland rugby legend's life and career after death aged just 52

By Gary Flockhart

Published 28th Nov 2022, 13:06 GMT

Updated 28th Nov 2022, 16:27 GMT

The sad news that rugby legend Doddie Weir has died at the age of 52 was announced by the Scottish Rugby Union on Saturday (November 26).

Edinburgh-born Weir was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in December 2016.

The former Scotland international, who won 61 caps, used his profile to push for better research to be carried out into MND and appealed for improved care to be given to those afflicted by it.

Here, we take a pictorial look back over his life, his career and his fund-raising work for research into motor neurone disease.

Doddie Weir, who has died aged 52, was an inspirational force of nature.

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Doddie Weir, who has died aged 52, was an inspirational force of nature. Photo: PA

Doddie Weir helped Newcastle Falcons ascend into the top flight and was an instrumental part of the squad which lifted the 1997-98 Premiership title – still the only team to achieve this remarkable feat the first season after promotion.

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Doddie Weir helped Newcastle Falcons ascend into the top flight and was an instrumental part of the squad which lifted the 1997-98 Premiership title – still the only team to achieve this remarkable feat the first season after promotion. Photo: PA

Doddie Weir won 61 caps in a distinguished career for Scotland.

. National hero

Doddie Weir won 61 caps in a distinguished career for Scotland. Photo: Third Party

Doddie Weir with Jill Douglas at the MNDF Scotland Golf Day in July 2022. The annual event raised more than £20,000 for motor neuron disease (MND). Photo: My Name'5 Doddie Foundation

. Fundraising event

Doddie Weir with Jill Douglas at the MNDF Scotland Golf Day in July 2022. The annual event raised more than £20,000 for motor neuron disease (MND). Photo: My Name'5 Doddie Foundation Photo: My Name'5 Doddie Foundation

Doddie Weir with players and friends at the MNDF Scotland Golf Day in July 2022. The annual event raised more than £20,000 for motor neuron disease (MND). Photo: My Name'5 Doddie Foundation

. MNDF Scotland Golf Day

Doddie Weir with players and friends at the MNDF Scotland Golf Day in July 2022. The annual event raised more than £20,000 for motor neuron disease (MND). Photo: My Name'5 Doddie Foundation Photo: My Name'5 Doddie Foundation

Doddie Weir, who has died aged 52, was an inspirational force of nature.

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Doddie Weir, who has died aged 52, was an inspirational force of nature. Photo: PA

Doddie Weir helped Newcastle Falcons ascend into the top flight and was an instrumental part of the squad which lifted the 1997-98 Premiership title – still the only team to achieve this remarkable feat the first season after promotion.

2. Club legend

Doddie Weir helped Newcastle Falcons ascend into the top flight and was an instrumental part of the squad which lifted the 1997-98 Premiership title – still the only team to achieve this remarkable feat the first season after promotion. Photo: PA

Doddie Weir won 61 caps in a distinguished career for Scotland.

3. National hero

Doddie Weir won 61 caps in a distinguished career for Scotland. Photo: Third Party

Doddie Weir with Jill Douglas at the MNDF Scotland Golf Day in July 2022. The annual event raised more than £20,000 for motor neuron disease (MND). Photo: My Name'5 Doddie Foundation

4. Fundraising event

Doddie Weir with Jill Douglas at the MNDF Scotland Golf Day in July 2022. The annual event raised more than £20,000 for motor neuron disease (MND). Photo: My Name'5 Doddie Foundation Photo: My Name'5 Doddie Foundation

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