Lewis Moody

Retired Rugby Union Player, Motivational Speaker

English Ascot, Berkshire, England

Quick Info

ProfessionRetired Rugby Union Player, Motivational Speaker
NationalityEnglish
Date of Birth12/06/1978
Age47 years
BirthplaceAscot, 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 NameLewis Walton Moody
NicknameMad Dog
Known ForEngland Rugby Captain, 2003 World Cup Winner

Educational Qualification(s)

Oakham School

Personal Life

DiagnosisMotor Neurone Disease (MND) diagnosed in 2025

Family

Wife: Annie (interior designer)
2 children

Career

Clubs
  • Leicester Tigers (1996-2011, 217 appearances)
  • Bath (2011-2012)
InternationalEngland (71 caps, 9 tries, Captain 2010-2011), British & Irish Lions (2005 tour, 2 caps)
Achievements
  • 2003 Rugby World Cup Winner
  • 2 Six Nations Titles (incl. 2003 Grand Slam)
  • 2 Heineken Cups
  • 7 Premiership Titles
  • MBE 2004
RetirementInternational 2011, Professional 2012
Post-RetirementRugby 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
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