sport news Brian Moore leads the tributes to former Scotland rugby star Doddie Weir after ... trends now 'An outstanding man in every sense': Brian Moore leads the tributes to former Scotland rugby star Doddie Weir after his death aged 52 following battle with MND as his former club Newcastle Falcons express their 'desperate sadness' Social media has paid tribute to former Scotland rugby star Doddie Weir Weir died, aged 52, following his battle with MND and tributes have flooded in Brian Moore, Dan Walker and John Hartson have all tweeted condolences Weir's former club, Newcastle Falcons, have expressed their 'desperate sadness' By Thomas Schlachter For Mailonline Published: 18:00 GMT, 26 November 2022 | Updated: 18:10 GMT, 26 November 2022 Viewcomments Social media has paid tribute to former Scotland rugby union player Doddie Weir following his death aged 52. Among those leading the tributes is former England player Brian Moore. Moore said: 'Very sorry to hear about the death of Doddie Weir. An outstanding man in every sense and one who will be sorely missed. RIP Big Man.' Former Scotland rugby star Doddie Weir has died aged 52 following his battle with MND Very sorry to hear about the death of Doddie Weir. An outstanding man in every sense and one who will be sorely missed.RIP Big Man. — Brian Moore (@brianmoore666) November 26, 2022 Weir's former club Newcastle Falcons also took to social media to pay tribute to the former Scotland second-row. Newcastle Falcons said: 'It is with desperate sadness that Newcastle Falcons has learned of the passing of our former player and lifetime friend, Doddie Weir OBE. Rest in peace, Doddie.' Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility