Everyone saying the same thing about Lewis Moody's 'brave' interview on BBC
Rugby NewsMonday, 06 October 2025 at 13:06
, and he continues to be a familiar face in the media.
Everyone is talking about Lewis Moody’s emotional BBC interview. The rugby world is rallying behind the Leicester Tigers legend.
Moody and his wife Annie broke down in tears live on air after the former England captain revealed he has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND).
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The 47-year-old, who has two teenage sons, made the announcement on Monday morning. He described it as an “incredibly hard” moment. The news, which came just two weeks ago, was a “huge shock” to him and his family. But Moody vowed to “continue to embrace life” with their support.
How it came to light
Speaking to BBC Breakfast’s Sally Nugent, Moody said he first noticed weakness in his shoulder while in the gym. Physiotherapy followed. The problem persisted. A series of scans confirmed the devastating truth: nerves in his brain and spinal cord had been damaged by MND.
"You're given this diagnosis of MND and we're rightly quite emotional about it, but it's so strange because I feel like nothing's wrong," he said. "I don't feel ill. I don't feel unwell.
"My symptoms are very minor. I have a bit of muscle wasting in the hand and the shoulder. I'm still capable of doing anything and everything. And hopefully that will continue for as long as is possible."
Rugby unites behind Moody
Messages of support have flooded in. Players. Coaches. Fans. From every corner of the game. The respect for Moody’s bravery is unanimous.
For Moody — a player renowned for his courage on the pitch — this is a new challenge. And the rugby family is there to face it with him.
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Moody married Annie (an interior designer) in June 2006. The couple live in Bradford-on-Avon. They have two children.
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Robinson’s career post-rugby has been diverse, from coaching rugby league to a brief stint as Sale Sharks' head coach. Meanwhile, his sons, Lewis Tierney and Patrick Robinson, have thrived in rugby league and professional cycling.
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