Doddie Weir

Jamie Jones-Buchanan, former Leeds Rhinos player and successful businessman will be taking over from Gary Hetherington as the new Leeds Rhinos CEO at the end of the 2025 Betfred Super League season. Picture: James Hardisty.

Jamie Jones-Buchanan on next chapter in Leeds Rhinos love story
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Seven stones, seven days, 350km - endurance and strength challenge supporting mo...

Andy Vaughton and wife Susie Vaughton.

Father with MND runs Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon, raising over £50,000

Luke Gale is coming out of retirement for one day only in aid of MND. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Luke Gale to get belated taste of union after flirting with code switch

A cross-code game will be held in honour of Rob Burrow. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Ex-England stars to play in Headingley cross-code match to raise funds for MND

Flowers, messages and other tributes left at Headingley Stadium in Leeds, following the announcement of the death of Rob Burrow, aged 41. PIC: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Rob Burrow’s work has made an immeasurable difference - Stephen Naylor

Rob Burrow who has died at the age of 41, his former club Leeds Rhinos have announced. The former rugby league player, died four-and-a-half years after his motor neurone disease diagnosis. (Picture: PA)

Rob Burrow: The stoic, courageous sportsman who defied the odds

Ash Handley, left, and Jarrod O'Connor model the special Magic Weekend kit. (Photo: Leeds Rhinos)

Leeds Rhinos to honour Doddie Weir with tribute kit

Action from Bristol Bears and London Irish from the weekend's Premiership programme which has now been shorn of two long-standing clubs that went bust. (Picture: Clive Rose/Getty Images)

RFU and Premiership Rugby need to work together to rethink union structure

Doddie Weir with his painting in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery (SNPG)

Rugby legend Doddie Weir dies after battling motor neurone disease

Doddie Weir, who has died at the age of 52, the Scottish Rugby Union has announced.

Doddie Weir: Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield lead Yorkshire's tributes

Doddie Weir, who has died at the age of 52, the Scottish Rugby Union has announced. Picture: David Davies/PA

Leeds Rhinos pay tribute after Doddie Weir dies following battle with MND

Kevin Sinfield salutes fans at half-time during the Rugby League World Cup final at Old Trafford, Manchester. The former Leeds captain has completed seven ultra-marathons in as many days in aid of research into Motor Neurone Disease. Picture: David Davies/PA Wire.

Kevin Sinfield completes 7 in 7 challenge in front of 70,000 at Old Trafford

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire.

Ambitious Liz Truss may fail to flourish beyond Tory grassroots - Tom Richmond

Rob Burrow back at Headingley. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe.

The unsung NHS hero in Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow's book - Tom Richmond

Leeds Rhinos legend Kevin Sinfield completed his final of seven marathons in seven days on Monday

Kevin Sinfield fundraising passes £1.8m on BBC Breakfast appearance

Warrior:
Rob Burrow on the pitch with his son Jackson.
Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Rob Burrow allows cameras to film his fight against MND

Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease.

Rob Burrow and his family will have the love of all after Motor Neurone Disease ...

Hull FC's Adam Maher tries to shake off Castleford Tigers' Danny Orr.

Craig Greenhill urges fans to find pics of MND-stricken former Hull FC star Adam...

The Beer and Beef Festival will come to the North of England this September for the first time

Beer and Beef Festival to come to the North of England for first time ever

BOOST: England's Nathan Hughes. Picture: David Davies/PA.

Six Nations: England handed fitness boost in grand slam bid
ENGLAND have been given a clean bill of health for Saturday's NatWest 6 Nations clash against Scotland with Nathan Hughes on course to start at No 8.
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