Overview

• Moody disclosed the news in a BBC interview and statement roughly two weeks after receiving the diagnosis.
• He first noticed shoulder weakness during gym training, and scans indicated nerve damage consistent with MND.
• He has asked for privacy as his family processes the news and plans to continue his foundation’s work while exploring support for MND-related charities.
• The Rugby Football Union, through CEO Bill Sweeney, offered support as fundraising efforts are signposted, including initiatives being set up on GoFundMe.
• Coverage places the diagnosis in context with cases of Doddie Weir and Rob Burrow, noting MND Association statistics on the disease’s rapid progression and lack of a cure.