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Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody diagnosed with motor neurone disease

The 47-year-old told the BBC of his diagnosis on Monday, two weeks after being given the news.

Lewis Moody has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (Lynne Cameron/PA)

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025 - 08:00

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Former England captain and 2003 World Cup winner Lewis Moody has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

The 47-year-old told the BBC of his diagnosis on Monday, two weeks after being given the news.

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