Rugby

Father of two David Dooher will take on the challenge in a Guinness World Record attempt Photo My Name'5 Doddie Foundation

Doddie fundraiser to celebrate birthday by climbing Ben Nevis carrying 100kg barbell

Iain Chisholm. Photo: Stephen Mathison

Peebles head coach Iain Chisholm leaves club after one year at the helm

Jedburgh Sevens. Photo: John Frater

Melrose crowned kings with win at Jedburgh 7s

Gregor Townsend Photo PA Wire

Gregor Townsend admits that he thought his time as Scotland head coach was ending

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MAY 06: Hawick players celebrate winning the Scottish Cup during a match between Marr and Hawick at BT Murrayfield, on May 06, 2023, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Hawick complete a famous league and cup double following win over Marr at Murrayfield

Evie's Batten Journey

Evie's Crichton Cup returns to the Greenyards on Saturday May 20

Gregor Townsend Photo PA Wire

Gregor Townsend names his 41-man training squad for the Rugby World Cup

Leeds Rhinos players Ash Handley and Jarrod Connor will wear the Doddie Weir tribute kit in the Magic Weekend game against Castleford

Leeds Rhinos to pay tribute to Doddie with a special limited edition kit

Gregor Townsend Photo PA Wire

Gregor Townsend "delighted" to have secured his future as Scotland's head coach

Seven players from champions Hawick to start for South against Edinburgh tonight

Seven players from champions Hawick to start for South against Edinburgh tonight

L - R; Ellie Moffat, Faye Sutherland, Sarah Murray

Female rugby students with sights set on international duty attend Assessment Day

Scotland’s Grand Slam winning rugby squads of 1984 and 1990 celebrated with whisky

Scotland’s Grand Slam winning rugby squads of 1984 and 1990 celebrated with whisky

Borderer Chloe Rollie believes Scotland can end 6 Nations campaign on a high note

Borderer Chloe Rollie believes Scotland can end 6 Nations campaign on a high note

Biggar's Emma Orr returns to Scotland starting line up for game against Ireland

Biggar's Emma Orr returns to Scotland starting line up for game against Ireland

Borderer and former Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw announces retirement

Borderer and former Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw announces retirement

Former Kelso star John Jeffrey. Photo: PA.

Borderer John Jeffrey steps down from role of director and chair of Scottish Rugby

Rare whisky specially-selected by Doddie released by Ardnamurchan Distillery

Rare whisky specially selected by Doddie released by Ardnamurchan Distillery

Action from Scotland v England

Borders trio start for Scotland against Italy at the DAM Health Stadium on Saturday

Retired teacher Chris takes on

Retired teacher Chris takes on "Murrayfield to Malta for MND" challenge for Doddie

Former Kelso star John Jeffrey. Photo: PA

Borderer John Jeffrey nominated for international federation’s Vice Chair role

Scottish Rugby facebook

Scottish Rugby approves lower tackle height law trial

Fans turn out in their numbers for the Melrose Sevens at The Greenyards

Bee and Nigel's Three Peak Challenge in 24-hours for My Name'5 Doddie Foundation

Bee and Nigel's Three Peaks in 24-hours Challenge for My Name'5 Doddie Foundation

Regular updates from the Melrose 7s will be published throughout the day

The 1883 Centenary Cup Tournament kicks off at The Greenyards this morning

The 1883 Centenary Cup Tournament kicks off at The Greenyards this morning

Kelso Harlequins winners of the Jim Telfer Cup 2023

Kelso Harlequins beat Jed Thistle to lift the newly named Jim Telfer Cup

Borderers named in Scotland squad for U18 Six Nations Festival in Dublin

Borderers named in Scotland squad for U18 Six Nations Festival in Dublin

Bruce Aitchison's 'Breenge Tae The Borders' is bang on track

Bruce Aitchison's 'Breenge Tae The Borders' is bang on track

From Dundee to The Greenyards for Happiness Is Egg Shaped podcaster Bruce Aitchison

From Dundee to The Greenyards for Happiness Is Egg Shaped podcaster Bruce Aitchison

Borderers Lana Skeldon (right) and Chloe Rollie both score in Scotland's defeat to Wales

Borderers Lana Skeldon and Chloe Rollie both score in Scotland's defeat to Wales

Winners of the Melrose 7s 2022 - The British Army - Photo Helen Barrington

Melrose Sevens programme of events start with Hall of Fame Dinner on Thursday

Scotland name unchanged team for TikTok Women’s Six Nations match against Wales

Scotland name unchanged team for TikTok Women’s Six Nations match against Wales

Royal Bank RugbyForce has opened applications for its 2023 programme

Royal Bank RugbyForce opens applications for its 2023 programme

New Melrose 7s U18 trophy to be named after Scottish rugby legend Jim Telfer

New Melrose 7s U18 trophy to be named after Scottish rugby legend Jim Telfer

Doddie Weir’s 1988 Scotland schools’ teammates

Doddie's 1988 school pals vows to continue raising money for MND research

File photo dated 26-02-2023 of Scotland's Stuart Hogg, who has announced he will be retiring from rugby after this year's World Cup. Issue date: Monday March 27, 2023.

"I hope I have done you proud” says Borderer Stuart Hogg as he announces retirement

YDO George Blair presents David Changleng with the Volunteer of the Season in Schools Rugby award

Commitment of former Gala player David Changleng recognised by Scottish Rugby

Action from England v Scotland at Kingston Park in Newcastle

Heavy defeat for Scotland in TikTok Six Nations opener against England

Documentary project focusing on the 2023 Melrose Sevens announced

Melrose Sevens is a "real jewel in the crown " says documentary maker

Borderer Darcy Graham to make his eagerly-awaited return from injury today

Borderer Darcy Graham to make his eagerly-awaited return from injury today

Pictured left to right: David Drummond Tony Leighton Treasurer, Allan Beveridge President, Shirley Clancy Social Convenor, Neil Hogarth Club Captain and George Blair Club Development Officer Alistair Forsyth (Club Rugby Board representative for the

Borders club's tireless work to support the community recognised by Scottish Rugby

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend arrives ahead of the Guinness Six Nations match at BT Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh. Andrew Milligan/PA

Gregor Townsend reflects on successful Six Nations campaign ahead of World Cup

Starting line-up for the 2023 TikTok Women’s Six Nations opener against England

Starting line-up for the 2023 TikTok Women’s Six Nations opener against England

Doddie Weir at Melrose 7s - Photo Melrose RFC

"Small but fitting tribute to the big man" planned for this year’s Melrose sevens

Stuart Herd with his Big Push for Doddie painting

Top artist Stuart Herd donates £10 from sale of every 'Big Push for Doddie' print

Borderer Chris Laidlaw joins Scotland Women’s programme as attack coach

Borderer Gregor Townsend hints at Scotland contract extension

Borderer Gregor Townsend hints at Scotland contract extension

Border League final Photo Alwyn Johnston

Selkirk beat Melrose to win Border League at rainy Netherdale

Ewen Swinton appointed Director of Rugby at Netherdale with immediate effect

Ewen Swinton appointed Director of Rugby at Netherdale with immediate effect

Border League final between Melrose and Selkirk takes place at Netherdale tonight

Border League final between Melrose and Selkirk takes place at Netherdale tonight

Kay Morrison, Chief Executive of South Lanarkshire Leisure & Culture presents Senior Female Sports Personality award to Emma Orr at the Clydesdale Area Sports Awards 2023 Photo John Prior

Emma Orr named Senior Female Sports Personality at Clydesdale Sports Awards

Doddie on his way to New Zealand in 1988

Some never before seen photos of the Scottish schools tour of New Zealand in 1988

Borders rugby player avoids jail after admitting domestic abuse

Borders rugby player avoids jail after admitting domestic abuse

Scotland youngsters continue preparation for the U18 Men's Six Nations festival

Scotland youngsters continue preparation for the U18 Men's Six Nations festival