Former England captain Moody reveals MND diagnosis

Posted: 6th October 2025

Source: Lewis Moody: Former England captain reveals motor neurone disease diagnosis – BBC Sport

Former England captain Lewis Moody has revealed he has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease and admitted he cannot yet face the full implications of the muscle-wasting condition that killed fellow rugby players Doddie Weir and Rob Burrow.

The 47-year-old, who was part of the 2003 Rugby World Cup-winning side and lifted multiple English and European titles with Leicester, spoke to BBC Breakfast two weeks after learning he has the disease.

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