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Sir Kevin Sinfield joined by Micah Richards for latest leg of MND challenge

He started at Wakefield and visited the stadiums of Leeds and Bradford before finishing at Huddersfield.

The Independent UK · Sep 30

William and Kate visit Leeds Rhinos as fundraising efforts continue

The royal couple visited the club where Rob Burrow spent his whole career before getting MND and dying in 2024.

Evening Standard · Sep 29

How father's loss drove son to top MND advocacy job

Andrew Danson never intended to become chair of MND Australia. But his father's death left him determined to change the story for families facing the disease.

AAP · Sep 6

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Taiwan records heightened Chinese military activity around its territory

Taiwan's defense ministry reported twenty Chinese aircraft sorties and seven naval vessels operating nearby. Fifteen of these aircraft entered Taiwan's air defense identification zone on Wednesday. This follows similar incursions by Chinese aircraft and naval ships on previous days. Taiwan's armed forces continue to monitor and respond to these ongoing…

The Economic Times · Aug 19

Taiwan detects one Chinese aircraft, seven naval vessels near island

Taiwan detected one Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels operating nearby. Earlier, three Chinese aircraft and seven naval ships were observed around the island. One aircraft crossed the median line into Taiwan's southwestern air defense zone. Taiwan's armed forces monitored these military movements and responded appropriately. China claims Taiwan…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

Taiwan detects 5 Chinese naval vessels, 10 official ships operating around its territory

Taiwan's defense ministry detected five Chinese naval vessels and ten official ships operating nearby. Taiwan's armed forces monitored the situation and responded accordingly to the detected vessels. Earlier, one Chinese naval vessel and four official ships were also detected operating around Taiwan. China hopes the United States will handle Taiwan-related…

The Economic Times · Jul 13

Taiwan detects Chinese naval vessel, four ships operating around its territorial waters

Taiwan's defense ministry detected one Chinese naval and four official ships operating near its waters. The Republic of China Armed Forces monitored the situation and responded accordingly to the presence. This detection occurred as of Saturday morning, local time, according to the ministry's update. Earlier, China expressed hope that the…

The Economic Times · Jul 12

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Lewis Moody privileged to ‘grab hold of the baton’ in raising money for MND

Former England rugby union captain Moody will complete a seven-day 500-mile cycling challenge at Twickenham on Saturday.

The Independent UK · Jun 19

Taiwan detects 6 Chinese naval vessels operating around its territory

Taiwan's defence ministry reported six Chinese navy vessels encircling the island early Wednesday, a day after a similar sighting. Taipei is bolstering its defences, planning to significantly expand its anti-ship missile stockpile by 2029. This comes as Taiwan's first domestically built submarine begins new sea trials, underscoring its commitment to…

The Times of India · Jun 17

Doddie Weir’s wife and son join Lewis Moody’s 500-mile ride to fund MND research

The ride will end at Twickenham ahead of the Gallagher Prem Rugby Final.

Evening Standard · Jun 15

Kevin Sinfield knighted in King’s birthday honours list as Luke Donald made OBE

Sinfield is awarded a knighthood in recognition of his rugby league career and subsequent charitable efforts

The Independent UK · Jun 12

Kevin Sinfield, Helen Mirren and Lionesses lead King’s Birthday Honours

Sir Kevin Sinfield said he was ‘deeply grateful’ to be knighted as Dame Helen Mirren and six of England’s Euros-winning Lionesses were also honoured.

Evening Standard · Jun 12

Kevin Sinfield prepares Super League focused ‘grand finale’ for last ever MND challenge

The former Leeds Rhinos captain is once again raising funds for MND charities in honour of his friend and former teammate Rob Burrow

The Independent UK · Jun 8

Kevin Sinfield to visit all English Super League grounds in final MND challenge

Sinfield’s latest test will see him try to complete an ultra marathon every day for seven days.

The Independent UK · Jun 8

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Evening Standard · May 31

Doddie Weir’s wife to join Lewis Moody’s 500-mile ride to fund MND research

The 500-mile, seven-day cycling challenge will raise money for research into motor neurone disease.

AAP · May 25

Demons great calls on PM in rallying cry for Daniher

Garry Lyon has called on all AFL fans - all the way to the nation's top office - to throw their support behind FightMND after Neale Daniher died aged 65.

The Economic Times · May 25

Taiwan detects 9 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 7 vessels, 1 ship

Taiwan's defense ministry reported Chinese military activity near its waters. Nine Chinese aircraft and seven vessels were detected on Monday. Earlier, four aircraft and six vessels were observed. Some Chinese aircraft entered Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone. Taiwan's armed forces monitored and responded to the situation. China claims Taiwan as…

The Economic Times · May 23

Taiwan detects 16 sorties of Chinese military aircraft, 8 vessels around itself

Taiwan's defense ministry reported sixteen Chinese military aircraft and eight vessels near its waters. Thirteen aircraft crossed the median line into Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone. This follows a similar incident on Friday with six aircraft and ten vessels. The United States has stated it will address the 'Taiwan problem'.

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The Economic Times · May 16

Taiwan detects eight PLAN vessels, one official ship around its territorial waters

In a post on 'X', Taiwan's MND said, "8 PLAN vessels and 1 official ship operating around #Taiwan detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded. No flight path illustration is provided, as we did not detect #PLA aircraft operating around Taiwan during this…

The Independent UK · Apr 23

Lewis Moody on his MND battle and charity challenge: ‘I feel a sense of hope’

MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE: As he prepares to take on a seven-day cycling challenge, the former England captain tells Harry Latham-Coyle about life with MND, the support of his former teammates and the reasons for optimism for the future

Evening Standard · Apr 19

Doddie Weir’s widow ‘incredibly grateful’ to motor neurone disease donors

George ‘Doddie’ Weir died in 2022 after suffering from motor neurone disease for several years.

Evening Standard · Mar 14

Rowers circumnavigating Britain in ‘brutal’ charity challenge arrive in Scotland

The Row4MND crew has battled low temperatures, gales and heavy seas as they attempt to raise £57 million for MND research.

The Independent UK · Feb 16

Doddie Weir’s widow takes on 750-mile cycling challenge to raise money for MND charity he founded

Rugby legend Doddie Weir passed away in November 2022 after living with motor neurone disease for six years

The Independent UK · Feb 5

Hull KR coach Willie Peters ‘interested for sure’ in succeeding Shaun Wane as England boss

Peters is among the leading candidates for the position following the departure of Shaun Wane last month

The Independent UK · Jan 14

Shaun Wane steps down as England coach in World Cup year

England lost all three home Ashes Tests against Australia last autumn

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