Doddie Weir

Quick Facts

Full Name	Doddie Weir
Occupation	Rugby Player
Date Of Birth	Jul 4, 1970(1970-07-04)
Age	54
Birthplace	Edinburgh
Country	Scotland
Horoscope	Cancer

Doddie Weir Biography

Doddie Weir is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Player who was born on July 4, 1970 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Scotland-born Rugby Union player who became known for his skills as a lock; played a decade on the Scottish national team.

He played alongside Gavin Hastings on the Scottish national team.

Weir was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, and was educated at Daniel Stewart’s and Melville College. He studied at the Scottish Agricultural College from 1988 to 1991, gaining a Higher National Diploma.

Weir’s first appearance for Scotland was on 10 November 1990 against Argentina at Murrayfield Stadium. A mainstay of the team throughout the 1990s, he was a fan favourite of the Murrayfield crowd. In 1997 he was the first recipient of the Famous Grouse Scotland Player of the Five Nations Award.

He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Doddie Weir Net Worth

Doddie Weir is one of the richest Rugby Player from Scotland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Doddie Weir 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He began his career playing for Melrose RFC in 1991.

He occasionally appeared on the BBC as a rugby analyst.

George Wilson “Doddie” Weir OBE (born 4 July 1970) is a Scottish former rugby union player who played as a lock. He made 61 international appearances for the Scotland national team. The Doddie Weir Cup is named after him.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Doddie Weir height 6 ft 6 in Doddie weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Doddie Weir Dating?

According to our records, Doddie Weir married to Kathy Weir. As of December 1, 2023, Doddie Weir’s is not dating anyone.

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He moved back to Scotland to join the newly reformed Borders team in 2002 where he remained until his retirement from professional rugby. He finished his playing career together with Gary Armstrong at the Border Reivers in 2004.

Facts & Trivia

Doddie Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Scotland. Doddie Weir celebrates birthday on July 4 of every year.

On 31 October 2018, Weir appeared on BBC One’s The One Show, where he stated that his charity had now raised over £1 million.

Why is Doddie Weir called Doddie?

Doddie Weir announced in July 2017 that he had motor neurone disease in order to promote Global MND Awareness Day. On October 31, 2018 he told The One Show that his foundation, ‘My Name’5 Doddie’ ( named after his rugby number ), had raised over £1million.

When did Doddie Weir get MND?

Former Scotland rugby forward Doddie Weir has become one of the most recognisable and respected campaigners for research into motor neurone disease since he was diagnosed with the incurable condition in 2017.

What disease does Doddie Weir have?

Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir has given an update on his condition of living with motor neurone disease (MND). The former Scotland and Lions star was speaking to BBC Breakfast ahead of a documentary about Rob Burrow, a fellow former rugby player living with the same condition.

How old is Doddie?

51 years (July 4, 1970)

What happened to Doddie?

George Wilson “Doddie” Weir OBE (born 4 July 1970) is a Scottish former rugby union player who played as a lock. He made 61 international appearances for the Scotland national team. He currently lives with his family on a farm which he bought in the Scottish Borders. The Doddie Weir Cup is named after him.