Lewis Moody
Former England rugby captain and international flanker discussing his MND diagnosis, personal experience of the game and perspectives on player welfare.
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Mar 7, 2026 • 58min
Bonus: Youngs & Moody - How Safe Is Rugby?
Ben Youngs, ex-pro turned documentary presenter investigating concussion and long-term brain health. Lewis Moody, former England captain now living with MND, shares personal reflections on risk and care. Sam Peters, investigative journalist and author of Concussed, presses for accountability. They discuss concussion, training contact, grassroots protections and how the sport might need to change to better protect players.
Mar 2, 2026 • 10min
RUGBY DAILY: Wales injury blows, should Ireland experiment against the Welsh? And Ben Youngs asks the question how safe is rugby?
Lewis Moody, former England captain now living with motor neurone disease, reflects on his career and the support he has received. The conversation touches on player welfare, recent Six Nations injury news, squad changes and a damaged trophy in transit. Short, candid reflections and wider questions about safety in rugby drive the discussion.
