Overview

• Moody disclosed the diagnosis on Monday in a BBC interview and written statement, roughly two weeks after being told by doctors.
• He first noticed shoulder weakness while training, and scans showed nerve damage with minor muscle wasting in his hand and shoulder.
• He says he feels fit, intends to stay positive and continue with life, and has asked for privacy as he navigates the news with his wife and sons.
• The RFU and his former clubs expressed support, teammates launched a fundraiser that passed £1,000 in its first hour, and England assistant coach Kevin Sinfield offered to help.
• Coverage renewed focus on research including a 2022 University of Glasgow study that found former international rugby players had elevated neurodegenerative risk and a much higher likelihood of an MND diagnosis.