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‘I hate the term hybrid’: How Ben Earl is embracing the future with England

EXCLUSIVE: The Lions star returns to England duty with ‘a new lease of life’ after featuring for the Lions and tells Harry Latham-Coyle about his new mindset heading into the Autumn Internationals

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025

Lewis Moody set for emotional Twickenham return for England v Australia after MND diagnosis

Moody revealed he had been diagnosed with motor neurone disease earlier this month and will play a key pre-match role against the Wallabies at the weekend

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025

Impressive Exeter crush Harlequins as England handed injury worry

Exeter 38-0 Harlequins: The Chiefs mastered tricky conditions at Sandy Park as Harlequins No 8 Chandler Cunningham-South limped off

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2025

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Billy Searle’s last-ditch penalty seals poignant Leicester win against Bath

Lewis Moody, who has been diagnosed with MND, watched his two former teams as Leicester came out on top with a 22-20 victory against Bath

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2025

Lewis Moody inspires Leicester to victory over Bath on emotional return after MND diagnosis

Leicester 22-20 Bath: Billy Searle’s last-minute penalty snatched victory for Tigers as they ended the defending champions’ unbeaten Prem start

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2025

‘Inspiring’ Lewis Moody will make it a day of emotion at Leicester-Bath clash

Fans of his old clubs have chance to show support for their former flanker after shock of his MND diagnosis

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2025

Chris Robshaw: Strictly has got me ‘hooked’ on spray tans

Former rugby union player Robshaw, who earned 66 caps for England and captained the team 43 times, said he has ‘loved the challenge’ of Strictly.

Evening Standard · Oct 16, 2025

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Speaking out about racism ended my rugby career, says Luther Burrell

A 2023 investigation found that ex-England centre was a victim of racial abuse

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025

Lewis Moody’s message to fans following heartbreaking motor neurone disease diagnosis

Lewis Moody has shared a message to fans thanking them for their support following his motor neurone disease (MND) diagnosis.

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025

Luke Littler goes solo after splitting from long-time management team

The 18-year-old parted company with ZXF Sports on the eve of the World Grand Prix.

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025

How extreme exercise could increase your risk of motor neurone disease

IN FOCUS: Drawing correlations between sport and neurological conditions was once considered controversial, but multiple studies have begun to map the link between the two. As the former England Rugby captain Lewis Moody becomes the latest to reveal his diagnosis, Zoe Beaty reports on what the latest studies are telling…

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025

James O’Connor returns keen to add ‘stardust’ to Leicester’s attack

The fly-half was back in the UK after his Wallabies recall to face the All Blacks and may feature in the lineup against Northampton

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2025

‘The road not taken haunts me to this day’: David Bishop on a rugby career full of regret

The former Wales and Pontypool scrum-half has written an autobiography on a life blighted by violence and reflects on the punch that ended his international career

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2025

Former rugby league star Lee Radford appointed Scotland defence coach

Radford will combine his new position with his role as Northampton defence coach until the end of this season before going full-time with Scotland.

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025

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The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025

No proven link between rugby and MND, expert says, after Lewis Moody diagnosis

Former England captain Moody shared news of his diagnosis on Monday morning.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2025

Everyone wants answers for former rugby players like Lewis Moody but they are hard to come by

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 research

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2025

Rugby world rallies round former England captain Lewis Moody after MND diagnosis

Former World Cup winner, 47, tells the BBC he has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease

Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2025

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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The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025

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.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2025

There are good guys and then there is Lewis Moody – MND has cruelly singled out the bravest of men

Moody’s diagnosis with motor neurone disease at the age of 47 is desperate news for all those who know and love him

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025

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.

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025

Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody diagnosed with ALS

Lewis Moody, a former England rugby captain and 2003 World Cup winner, has been diagnosed with ALS

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025

What is motor neurone disease and what are the symptoms?

Former England rugby player Lewis Moody has been diagnosed with the condition

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