Scottish legend Weir dies

Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir, whose diagnosis with Lou Gehrig’s disease led to a widely praised campaign for more research into ALS, has died at the age of 52. The Scottish Rugby Union announced Weir’s death yesterday. The lock played 61 times for Scotland. Weir was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as motor neurone disease (MND), in December 2016. He used his profile to push for better research to be carried out into ALS and appealed for improved care to be given to those affected by it.

All Blacks captain Sam Whitelock looks on as Scotland captain Jamie Ritchie has a word with Doddie Weir, who presented the match ball at the test at Murrayfield two weeks ago.