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Sinfield completes ultra marathon challenge for MND

Kevin Sinfield has completed his latest energy-sapping fundraising challenge to help people living with motor neurone disease.
Rugby • 07 Dec 23

Scotland legend Doddie Weir dies aged 52

Doddie Weir has died at the age of 52, the Scottish Rugby Union has announced.
Rugby • 26 Nov 22

Burrow vows to help Weir after motor neurone diagnosis

Former rugby league scrum-half Rob Burrow has vowed to help Doddie Weir raise awareness of motor neurone disease following "unbelievable" support from the ex-Scotland rugby union international in the wake of his own recent diagnosis.
Rugby • 19 Dec 19

Weir motivated by the fight to find a cure for MND

Former Scotland international Doddie Weir says he is motivated by the fight to discover a cure for motor neuron disease [MND] after he was diagnosed with the disease in 2017.
Rugby • 13 Jan 19

Springbok van der Westhuizen in critical condition

Former South Africa captain Joost van der Westhuizen is in a critical condition in hospital as he continues to fight Motor Neurone Disease.
Rugby • 04 Feb 17

Former Antrim captain Finnegan reveals MND battle

Former Antrim football captain Anto Finnegan has revealed that he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease last year.
Football • 21 Nov 13

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