Sinfield Supports Lewis Moody After ALS Diagnosis: Solidarity in Rugby

Kevin Sinfield Stands with Lewis Moody After ALS Diagnosis

Kevin Sinfield has expressed his unconditional support for Lewis Moody, former captain of the English rugby team, after learning of his diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Sinfield, who has been a fervent advocate in the fight against ALS, has pledged to “support in any way possible” Moody and his family. Since his friend and teammate at Leeds Rhinos, Rob Burrow, was diagnosed with the disease in 2019, Sinfield has raised over £10 million to fund research and raise awareness of ALS. Burrow died from complications of the disease at age 41 last June.

Sinfield, currently the coach of the England rugby team, told the PA news agency: “Obviously, I am very saddened by the news. I would like to wish Lewis, and all his family and friends, the best.”

I will support in any way I can. We have to keep fighting against ALS together.

Kevin Sinfield

Lewis Moody: Former England captain reveals ALS diagnosis Last year, Sinfield received a CBE for his services to the ELA community. Sinfield’s next fundraising challenge, “7 in 7: Together”, is scheduled for early December, where he will run seven ultramarathons in seven days across seven cities or regions. In May 2023, Sinfield carried his friend Burrow over the finish line at the Leeds Marathon.