Lewis Moody says he is at peace with MND diagnosis

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 24 Sept, 20:33 · Archive

Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody, diagnosed with motor neurone disease a year ago, says he is at peace with his condition.

Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody was diagnosed with motor neurone disease a year ago. He has opened up about battling the illness in a new documentary, saying he is 'at peace' with his diagnosis and expressing gratitude. The Mirror Sport reports that Moody has responded to suggestions linking his rugby career to the condition, describing such questions as making him 'angry'.

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• Lewis Moody’s sons reveal heartbreaking toll of rugby legend dad’s MND diagnosisRugby legend Lewis Moody, who played for England 71 times and was part of the 2003 World Cup winning team, revealed last year he had been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND)The Mirror · 24 Sept, 20:17
• Lewis Moody 'at peace' with MND diagnosis as rugby icon reveals why he is 'grateful'Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody was diagnosed with motor neurone disease one year ago, and he's bravely opened up on battling the illness in a new documentaryThe Mirror · 24 Sept, 09:37
• Lewis Moody provides health latest after MND questions make him 'angry'Lewis Moody has responded to suggestions that his rugby career is the blame for his conditionMirror Sport · 24 Sept, 09:35
• Lewis Moody 'at peace' with MND diagnosis as former rugby star reveals hope his two sons will follow him into professional sportALEX BYWATER: Last year, the ex-flanker's world was turned upside down when he became the latest former rugby star to receive a motor neurone disease (MND) diagnosis.Daily Mail · 24 Sept, 00:37

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