Quick Info
| Profession | Retired Rugby Union Player, Motivational Speaker |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 12/06/1978 |
| Age | 48 years |
| Birthplace | Ascot, Berkshire, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Lewis Moody
Lewis Moody said he felt more hopeful about his motor neurone disease after seeing a second specialist, Professor Martin Turner, an Oxford-based neurologist who researches MND. Moody said the original diagnosis had left him devastated, but he now wants to turn the hope described by specialists into concrete action and outcomes for people living with the condition.
Lewis Moody announced plans for a 500-mile cycling challenge from Newcastle to Twickenham to raise funds and awareness for motor neurone disease. The ride is being carried out in partnership with the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation, with the goal of supporting research and public understanding of the condition.
Lewis Moody publicly revealed that he had been diagnosed with motor neurone disease. He described the diagnosis as a major shock to him and his family, and the announcement drew wide attention because of his status as a former England captain and 2003 World Cup winner.
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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 October 2025 |
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| Current Status | Living with MND; taking part in a trial with Oxford-based neurologist Professor Martin Turner as of April 2026 |
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 |
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