9 h. ago Lewis Moody sent emotional message from Rob Burrow's dad after heartbreaking MND diagnosis

After Lewis Moody revealed the heartbreaking news he had been diagnosed with motor neurone disease, the father of the late Rob Burrow has now reached out to him.

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10 h. ago Everyone wants answers for former rugby players like Lewis Moody but they are hard to come by | Andy Bull

Some studies find an increased MND risk for rugby players, others show the risk is equally high for others. The only way forward is more researchLewis Moody, 47, is the latest in a long line of players who has been diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disease that may or may not be linked to his career in collision sport. Over the past decade I’ve interviewed more of these men, and their friends and families, than I ever wanted to. Many of them chose to first reveal their diagnoses in the Guardian. First there’s the shock, then the sorrow, then the expressions of sympathy and support. And after all that, a lot of hard questions that are left unaddressed.The one thing everyone involved wants is clear answers, and unfortunately, they are very hard to come by. The current science can only tell you so much. The Motor Neurone Disease Association’s position is that the latest research suggests a correlation between traumatic brain injuries and MND, but that the same research has not proven ...

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13 h. ago Lewis Moody vows to ’embrace life’ after motor neurone disease diagnosis

Messages of support for the 47-year-old World Cup winner have flooded in since news of his condition was announced on Monday morning.

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13 h. ago NHS issues important message after England rugby captain Lewis Moody's diagnosis

The father-of-two has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) after noticing weakness in his shoulder

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14 h. ago Tonight's rugby news as Kevin Sinfield makes gesture to Lewis Moody as team

The latest rugby news and headlines from Wales and beyond

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14 h. ago Kevin Sinfield will support Lewis Moody ‘in any way he can’ after MND diagnosis

Sinfield has raised more than £10million to fund research and raise awareness of MND.

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15 h. ago Link between MND and rugby as Lewis Moody shares 'emotional' diagnosis

Former England skipper Lewis Moody, 47, has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease, admitting it's "incredibly hard to process and a huge shock to me and my family"

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15 h. ago Thomas Skinner breaks silence on Strictly axe as he shares emotional message with fans

AXED Strictly Come Dancing celeb, Thomas Skinner, sent a heartfelt message to fans after leaving the show. A former The Apprentice star, Thomas was the first celeb booted from the BBC dancing show alongside pro dancer, Amy Dowden. The pair performed a divisive Salsa to Dizzee Rascal's hit, Bonkers, but left viewers far from impressed...

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16 h. ago Lewis Moody in biggest battle vs MND but his greatest achievement may be yet to come

JEREMY CROSS COLUMN: Lewis Moody has the platform to continue the work of those before him when it comes to raising awareness about Motor Neurone Disease

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16 h. ago There are good guys and then there is Lewis Moody – MND has cruelly singled out the bravest of men | Robert Kitson

Moody’s diagnosis with the incurable disease MND at the age of 47 is desperate news for all those who know and love himBack when he was captaining England at the 2011 Rugby World Cup, Lewis Moody went canyon swinging near Queenstown in New Zealand. Despite being utterly fearless on the pitch he was not brilliant with heights. That day, he wrote in his autobiography, was “the most terrifying experience of my life”. Or at least it was. A fortnight ago, he and his family were plunged into something infinitely scarier.Moody’s diagnosis with the incurable disease MND at the age of 47 is, first and foremost, desperate news for all those who know and love him. There are good guys and then there is “Moodos”, about whom nobody in rugby has a bad word. Cruel doesn’t come close to describing it. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago Lewis Moody’s legendary bravery on the rugby pitch can fuel MND fight

The former England captain, nicknamed ‘Mad Dog’ for his fearless and relentless playing style, is already impressively confronting his greatest challenge after revealing his motor neurone disease diagnosis

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17 h. ago Lewis Moody will tackle MND with fearless approach – Geordan Murphy

Murphy, along with fellow Tigers great Leon Lloyd, has set up a GoFundMe page to raise money to support the former England captain.

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17 h. ago The first symptom Lewis Moody noticed in the gym before devastating MND diagnosis

The former England rugby captain has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) at the age of 47

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18 h. ago Rugby rallies around Lewis Moody after MND diagnosis: ‘The most wonderful human’

Moody confirmed he was ‘quite emotional’ after his motor neurone disease diagnosis, but was hopeful he will be able to continue living normally for as long as possible

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19 h. ago Lewis Moody: England rugby legend reveals motor neurone disease diagnosis

The former England captain was given the devastating news just two weeks ago after experiencing 'minor' symptoms

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19 h. ago The telltale MND symptom Lewis Moody noticed in gym before devastating diagnosis

The former England rugby captain has opened up about being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease at the age of 47

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20 h. ago Wayne Lineker leaves Ibiza after party lifestyle made him 'miserable'

Wayne Lineker has announced he is leaving Ibiza in an emotional message to his fans after saying his Ibiza lifestyle "is now impossible for me"

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20 h. ago Marlie Packer's emotional message to England teammate after Red Roses World Cup triumph

The duo went head-to-head for a place in the Red Roses starting XV, with Sadia Kabeya winning that particular battle before going onto star at the tournament

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21 h. ago What is motor neurone disease? Former England captain Lewis Moody reveals diagnosis

Lewis Moody has spoken about his diagnosis after fellow rugby star Rob Burrow’s tragic death from MND

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21 h. ago Lewis Moody and wife break down on BBC after revealing heartbreaking diagnosis to sons

Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and has vowed to "continue to embrace life" with the support of his family

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