Quick Info
| Profession | Retired Rugby Union Player, Motivational Speaker |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 12/06/1978 |
| Age | 47 years |
| Birthplace | Ascot, Berkshire, England |
Latest News about Lewis Moody
06/10/2025
Former England rugby captain and 2003 World Cup winner Lewis Moody revealed his diagnosis with motor neurone disease (MND), also known as ALS. The 47-year-old shared the news on social media, describing it as a huge shock to him and his family. He joins other high-profile rugby players who have contracted the disease.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Lewis Walton Moody |
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| Nickname | Mad Dog |
| Known For | England Rugby Captain, 2003 World Cup Winner |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Oakham School |
Personal Life
| Diagnosis | Motor Neurone Disease (MND) diagnosed in 2025 |
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Family
| Wife: Annie (interior designer) | |
| 2 children |
Career
| Clubs |
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| International | England (71 caps, 9 tries, Captain 2010-2011), British & Irish Lions (2005 tour, 2 caps) |
| Achievements |
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| Retirement | International 2011, Professional 2012 |
| Post-Retirement | Rugby Pundit, Brand Ambassador, Public Speaker, The Lewis Moody Foundation |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Youngest Leicester Tigers league player in 1996 (aged 18 years 94 days) | |
| 2. Competed in Yukon Arctic Ultra marathon | |
| 3. Patron of charities including Rainbow Trust and HOPEHIV | |
| 4. Rugby Union Ambassador for The Drake Foundation | |
| 5. Started playing rugby at age 5 with Bracknell |