Doddie Weir's memorial service to be live streamed around the world
Last updated 13th Dec 2022
The memorial service for Doddie Weir will be streamed live around the world next week, it has been announced.
The former Scotland and British & Irish Lions lock died last month, aged 52, following a six-year battle with motor neurone disease.
He dedicated his final years to raising millions of pounds through his charitable foundation to support research into finding a cure, and improving lives for others with the disease.
A celebration of his life is due to begin at Melrose Parish Church at 1pm on Monday, December 19th.
Everyone attending is being asked to wear a form of Tartan - at the request of Doddie, who was famous for his colourful suits.
With numbers inside limited to 500, the service will also be relayed across the road to the Greenyards, home of Melrose Rugby Club, where Doddie spent many a happy season as both player and supporter.
And, for those who can't make it, it has now been confirmed the event will also be screened live around the world on the Scottish Rugby website.
Scottish Rugby chairman John Jeffrey, who is also a trustee of the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation, said: "Scottish Rugby is honoured to live stream the memorial service.
"Doddie's impact was way beyond the rugby community in Scotland and the rest of the British Isles.
"The outpouring of affection for Doddie has been global and I know it will mean a lot to his family and friends that the service is being broadcast on our website."
A look back at Doddie through the years
Doddie Weir is pictured at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards at The P&J arena in Aberdeen in 2019.
Doddie Weir breathes a sigh of relief as he scores a try for Scotland in a Five Nations match against Ireland in 1997.
Doddie and his wife Kathy meet the Queen, and Duke of Buccleuch, during a garden party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.
Captain Doddie Weir celebrates a victory at Newcastle Falcons.
Doddie turned out for the Barbarians in a friendly against Wales in 2002.
Doddie Weir and his family walk out with the Doddie Weir Cup ahead of the Wales v Scotland match in Cardiff in 2018.
Doddie is pictured with wife Kathy and their three sons (from left) Hamish, Ben and Angus, after receiving his OBE from the Queen at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.