Lewis Moody fundraising appeal tops £150,000
The appeal has been set up by two of the ex-England captain's former team-mates.
www.bbc.co.ukHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting:
- Lewis Moody, the former England rugby captain and 2003 World Cup winner, has been publicly diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND). Updates in late 2025 note ongoing health management and fundraising efforts to support research and Moody’s family [sources: Mirror article about his health update after MND diagnosis; BBC fundraising update].[1][2]
- A fundraising appeal for Moody has surpassed £150,000, organized by his former Leicester Tigers teammates, highlighting Moody’s contributions off the field and the community’s response to his diagnosis [BBC fundraising article].[3]
- In early 2026, Moody gave interviews outlining his outlook and his goals to raise awareness and funding for MND research, while continuing to focus on family and living as fully as possible given the condition [Sky Sports interview summary; ITV/Independent coverage].[4][9][10]
If you’d like, I can pull the most up-to-date articles from specific outlets (e.g., BBC, Sky, Mirror) or summarize key quotes from Moody’s recent interviews.