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<p>Broadcaster Charlie Bird died aged 74 after a long battle with motor neurone disease earlier this month. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA</p>

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'Game-changer' test spots signs of motor neurone disease before symptoms

The Irish Motor Neurone Disease Assoication welcomed the 'encouraging' news of the TDP-43 aptamer's ability to detect damaged cell proteins in brain tissue samples

<p>Doddie Weir: Died after a six-year fight against motor neurone disease.</p>

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Irish Examiner View: Doddie Weir's thoughtfulness will live forever

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Doddie Weir: ‘I don’t really think about it too much, the future. The future I am looking for is a solution’

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Sick O'Connell out of Ireland starting XV

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Weir desperate for team to restore pride

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Williams pays price for woeful record

Williams scotches sacking speculation

SCOTLAND coach Matt Williams has hit back at speculation that he is on the verge of being sacked by the Scottish Rugby Union.

Wed, 23 Mar, 2005

Fullarton steps into the breach

Iain Fullarton, the 17-stone Saracens-bound lock, has been confirmed as Stuart Grimes’ replacement in the Scotland side to play Australia in tomorrow’s second Test at Telstra Stadium.

Fri, 18 Jun, 2004

Llanelli cruise past the Borders

Borders 8 Llanelli 41

Fri, 02 Apr, 2004

Leinster raid Border's line four times

Leinster 35 Borders 12

Fri, 26 Mar, 2004

IRFU tries clubs’ patience

PROVINCES and Irish clubs yesterday were seething at the apparent lack of concern shown by the IRFU over the timing of the announcement of the national team, which prevented them finalising their teams for important weekend games.

Fri, 06 Feb, 2004

Humphreys stands down for clash with The Borders

DAVID HUMPHREYS has pulled out of the Ulster side for their Celtic League tie against The Borders at Ravenhill tonight (7.30 pm).

Fri, 28 Nov, 2003

Connacht take advantage of Borders bad form

Borders’ dismal start to the season grew even worse as they were bundled out of the Celtic Cup at the first hurdle by Connacht.

Fri, 19 Sep, 2003

Arneil rings changes

Scotland A team manager Dougie Arneil has made wholesale changes to his side for their game against Italy A on Friday.

Wed, 26 Mar, 2003

Strong Border side will meet Munster Wednesday

Scottish internationals Gary Armstrong and Doddie Weir head up a strong Borders side for the game on Wednesday evening against Munster at Thomond Park.

Tue, 18 Mar, 2003

Leinster kick off Celtic League at home

Leinster will open their defence of the Celtic League title with a home tie against Welsh Cup winners Pontypridd on the weekend of August 30/31.

Tue, 02 Jul, 2002

Rugby: Townsend may be saying good-bye

Gregor Townsend looks to have played his last big game for Castres following the French club’s Heineken Cup semi-final demise against Munster in Beziers.

Sun, 28 Apr, 2002

Rugby: Gilbert vows borders will stay true to roots

New Zealand rugby guru Tony Gilbert yesterday began work building Scotland’s third professional team with a pledge not to turn the squad into a commune of his countrymen.

Tue, 05 Mar, 2002

Rugby: Bishop looks to resurrect international career

London Irish winger Justin Bishop is aiming to push himself into the Six Nations frame over the Festive season.

Sat, 22 Dec, 2001

Rugby: Wins for Leinster and Ulster

It was another successful night for the Irish provinces in the Heineken Cup last night with both Leinster and Ulster defeating English opponents.

Sat, 06 Oct, 2001

Tetley's Cup: Falcons grab cup from Quins

Harlequins 27 Newcastle 30

Sat, 24 Feb, 2001

Tetley’s Bitter Cup final match facts

Here are some facts for the Tetley's Bitter Cup.

Fri, 23 Feb, 2001

Tetley's Bitter Cup: Greenwood and Wilkinson hold keys to success

England stars Will Greenwood and Jonny Wilkinson have been identified as the Twickenham danger men by Tetley’s Bitter Cup finalists Newcastle and Harlequins tomorrow.

Fri, 23 Feb, 2001

Six Nations: Scottish trio win A-team call

Three players have been called into the Scotland A squad for their Six Nations meeting with Wales A in Edinburgh on Friday (7pm).

Wed, 14 Feb, 2001