THE memorial service for Doddie Weir will be streamed live around the world.

A celebration of his life is due to begin at Melrose Parish Church at 1pm on Monday, December 19.

Everyone attending is being asked to wear a form of Tartan - at the request of Doddie, who was famous for his colourful suits.

Numbers inside the church are limited to 500 and the service will also be relayed across the road to his spiritual home at The Greenyards.

Many people have taken to social media to ask that the event be broadcast live to allow them to pay their respects.

And now, 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."