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Doddie Weir (George Wilson Weir) was born on 4 July, 1970 in Edinburgh, Scotland, is a Scottish rugby union player (1970–2022). Discover Doddie Weir's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 52 years old?

Popular As George Wilson Weir
Occupation N/A
Age 52 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 4 July, 1970
Birthday 4 July
Birthplace Edinburgh, Scotland
Date of death 26 November, 2022
Died Place Melrose, Scottish Borders, Scotland
Nationality Edinburgh

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Doddie Weir Height, Weight & Measurements

At 52 years old, Doddie Weir height is 1.98 m and Weight 109 kg.

Physical Status
Height 1.98 m
Weight 109 kg
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Who Is Doddie Weir's Wife?

His wife is Kathy Weir (m. 1997–his death)

Family
Parents Not Available
Wife Kathy Weir (m. 1997–his death)
Sibling Not Available
Children 3; Hamish, Angus, Ben

Doddie Weir Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Doddie Weir worth at the age of 52 years old? Doddie Weir’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from Edinburgh. We have estimated Doddie Weir's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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1970

George Wilson "Doddie" Weir (4 July 1970 – 26 November 2022) was a Scottish rugby union player who played as a lock.

He made 61 international appearances for the Scotland national team and represented the British & Irish Lions.

1988

He then studied at the Scottish Agricultural College from 1988 to 1991, gaining a Higher National Diploma.

Weir started playing rugby for Stewart's Melville FP RFC.

He was invited on a Scottish Schools tour of New Zealand in 1988.

1989

By 1989 he was playing for Melrose RFC in the Borders and was part of the team that won six Scottish club championships.

He had one solitary cap for Scotland B against Ireland B on 9 December 1989.

The Herald columnist Brian Meek wrote: "Melrose's Doddie Weir still looks like he should eat more porridge, but his jumping and catching are a joy to watch... and he gets about."

1990

Weir's first senior appearance for Scotland was on 10 November 1990 against at Murrayfield Stadium.

A mainstay of the team throughout the 1990s, he was a fan favourite of the Murrayfield crowd.

1991

His first Rugby World Cup was in 1991, where Scotland lost in the third-place play-off to New Zealand.

1992

Weir was selected for the Reds Trial side to play against the Blues Trial side on 4 January 1992.

After the match, The Aberdeen Press and Journal wrote:

No way, however, should the selectors revert to Doddie Weir for the boiler-room.

The Melrose youngster's future must lie at No. 8. He is simply not heavy enough to tangle with the giant English locks.

He featured for the Barbarian F.C. invitational side on six occasions, making his debut against Newport in 1992 and captaining the club on his final appearance against the Combined Services in 2002.

1993

In March 1993, he was drafted in to Scotland's Sevens team for the Hong Kong Sevens when Iain Morrison sustained an injury.

1995

He moved to England in 1995 to join English Division Two side Newcastle Gosforth.

The professional era was underway and Weir was now playing full-time.

1996

For the 1996–7 season the club took the new name of Newcastle Falcons and gained promotion.

The following season the club won their first Premiership title.

1997

With the change to professional rugby, he was recruited to Newcastle Falcons playing 1997–2002 and he captained the club.

2000

In August 2000 he was named as Newcastle Falcon's captain for the forthcoming season.

2001

He captained the team that was victorious in the 2001 Powergen Cup final.

He played 97 matches for the club.

2002

He returned to the Borders in 2002 but retired from professional rugby in 2004.

In February 2002, the Falcons announced that Weir, Gary Armstrong and George Graham would all leave the club at the end of the season to join the newly reformed Borders Rugby team.

Weir remained with the Borders team until his retirement from professional rugby.

2004

Weir and Armstrong finished their playing career at the Border Reivers in May 2004.

2016

In 2016 he was diagnosed with motor neuron disease (MND).

He became involved with campaigning and fundraising, setting up a foundation named "My Name'5 Doddie" which had raised £8 million for MND research by the time that he died from this condition.

The Doddie Weir Cup is named after him.

Weir was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, the eldest of four children.

He was the son of Nanny (Margaret, née Houston) and Jock Weir.

From early childhood he was always affectionately known by the traditional Scottish nickname Doddie, rather than being called George.

He was brought up on Cortleferry Farm, near the village of Stow in the Scottish Borders.

He was brought up with horses and he competed at local gymkhanas along with his sister Kirsty.

Later he went on to represent Scotland at national equestrian events.

Once, at the Scottish Horse Trials, he competed against Princess Anne.

Weir was educated at Fountainhall primary school and then at Daniel Stewart's and Melville College in Edinburgh from primary six onwards.