Support for Lewis Moody from Irish rugby figures following motor neuron disease diagnosis – The Irish Times RugbySupport for Lewis Moody from Irish rugby figures following motor neuron disease diagnosisJames Lowe said he was saddened by the news and hoped a cure for MND could be found soonIreland's James Lowe evades the tackle of Scotland full-back Blair Kinghorn to score a try during the Six Nations game between the teams in Edinburgh this year. Photograph: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images Johnny WattersonMon Oct 06 2025 – 19:00 Ireland winger James Lowe and former international backrow Seán O’Brien have expressed sympathy for former England captain Lewis Moody after he was diagnosed with motor neuron disease (MND). The 47-year-old, who played club rugby with Leicester and Bath, is the latest former athlete to be diagnosed with the disease. Lowe described the news as “sad”, adding: “Poor dude, poor family. You hate to see it, don’t you? Fingers crossed there’s a cure that comes around and if there’s anything that they need from the Irish rugby community, I’m sure we’re all going to be hands on deck because it sucks.
Published: October 6, 2025 6:01 pm
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