Lewis Moody: Tenacity, Persistence and Never Giving Up

Lewis Moody, also known as “Mad Dog,” joins Arthur Dickins on Rugby Legends to share stories from his journey as one of England’s fiercest flankers. From his first tackles as a five-year-old to winning the 2003 Rugby World Cup, Lewis opens up about the mindset, sacrifices, and lessons that shaped his career.In this episode, Lewis talks about balancing multiple sports before committing fully to rugby, how an accidental position switch from centre to flanker transformed his future, and what it felt like to debut for Leicester Tigers at just 18. He also reveals the rituals he used to deal with nerves, the try celebrations that went wrong, and the challenge of facing legends like Jonah Lomu, Quade Cooper, and Richie McCaw.Arthur digs into Lewis’s mantras on never giving up, his passion for tackling, and the intensity of competing against South Africa’s brutal packs. Lewis shares honest reflections on injuries, the wisdom he’d pass to his younger self, and what he misses most about life on the pitch.This conversation is packed with inspiration for young players who want to learn from one of the toughest competitors in English rugby. Whether you’re a junior player dreaming of making it big or a fan who remembers Lewis’s fearless style, you’ll take away practical lessons about resilience, mindset, and enjoying the game.Since recording this episode, Lewis has shared that he’s been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). True to form, he’s facing it with the same courage, honesty, and heart that defined his rugby career.The rugby community has always been about more than just the game; it’s about standing together when it matters most.Join us in supporting Lewis and his family here:👉 https://gofund.me/2e36d4602Don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes with rugby greats and rising legends.📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@rugbylegendspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🎧 Listen on Buzzsprout: https://rugbylegends.buzzsprout.com 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rugby.legends.podcast 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rugbylegends_podcast 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rugby-legends-podcast#RugbyLegends #LewisMoody #EnglandRugby #LeicesterTigers #BritishAndIrishLions #RugbyPodcast #JuniorRugby #MadDog #WorldCupWinner #NeverGiveUpEmail: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/rugbylegends_podcast/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@rugby.legends.podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0kZnO74lv26gUwcPqJrH99Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rugby-legends-with-arthur-dickins/id1816056223Podcast Website: https://rugbylegends.buzzsprout.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rugby-legends-podcast/