Lewis Moody: Rugby, Resilience, Purpose & Facing MND | Extraordinary Life Stories

Former England Rugby World Cup winner, British & Irish Lion, and one of the game's most fearless competitors, Lewis Moody joins John Reynolds for one of the most honest and powerful conversations ever featured on Extraordinary Life Stories.Known to fans as "Mad Dog" for his relentless commitment on the rugby field, Lewis reflects on the highs of winning the 2003 Rugby World Cup, the reality that success rarely delivers the lasting fulfilment we imagine, and why the process always mattered more than the trophies. In a deeply personal discussion, Lewis opens up about being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND/ALS), the difficult conversations with his wife and sons, and how a life-changing diagnosis has sharpened his focus on what truly matters: family, purpose, presence, and human connection. The conversation explores elite sport, leadership, fatherhood, resilience, adventure, and the lessons Lewis has learned from pushing himself to the limits, from World Cup finals to expeditions at the North and South Poles. He also shares why he is dedicating himself to raising awareness and funding for MND research through My Name'5 Doddie Foundation, continuing the legacy of rugby legends who have fought the disease before him. Research funded by the foundation has already supported dozens of projects aimed at finding effective treatments and ultimately a cure. This is a conversation about courage, perspective, and what happens when life's toughest challenge becomes a new mission.Extraordinary Life Stories is proudly sponsored by IFS.ai