Lewis Moody vs MND: The powerful new documentary following former England captain's fight against motor neurone disease

One of the most fearless and uncompromising players of his generation, Lewis Moody built a career defined by commitment, resilience and intensity. A Rugby World Cup winner, Leicester Tigers legend and former England captain, he earned admiration throughout the game for the way he approached every challenge, never taking a step backwards and always putting the team first.

Today, he is facing a very different test.

Co-produced by Brian O'Driscoll and Craig Doyle's 3 Rock Productions, the powerful 60-minute documentary follows Lewis and his wife Annie as they navigate life after his diagnosis with motor neurone disease (MND). With unprecedented access to Lewis, Annie and their family, the film explores the personal, medical and scientific realities of the disease while offering a deeply human story of resilience, hope and determination.

Rather than focusing on resignation, Lewis Moody vs MND shines a light on how Lewis and his family have responded to life-changing news with purpose. The documentary follows their efforts to raise awareness, drive fundraising and challenge the sense of hopelessness that can often surround MND, using their platform to make a meaningful difference for others facing the disease.

Through personal stories, family moments and the support of the wider rugby community, viewers are given a rare insight into the realities of living with MND. At its heart, however, the film is not defined by illness. Instead, it celebrates the qualities that have always defined Lewis: courage, resilience, positivity and an unwavering determination to keep moving forward.

Together with Lewis' ongoing fundraising efforts, the documentary represents a powerful opportunity to inspire action, raise vital funds and ensure conversations around MND reach new audiences. By combining a deeply personal long-form story with the wider reach of TNT Sports, the film aims to create a lasting impact both within rugby and beyond.

The feature-length documentary joins an outstanding collection of original rugby programming already available on HBO Max, including Unbreakable: England 2003, Lions Uncut and Lomu: The Lost Tapes, further strengthening TNT Sports' commitment to telling the stories that matter most to rugby fans.

For more information on the incredible work that Lewis is doing, visit: https://www.myname5doddie.co.uk/