Lewis Moody seeking sponsors for 500-mile ride in aid of MND Sport Business World Cup-winning England back-row Lewis Moody is seeking sponsors for a 500-mile ride to raise money after his motor neuron disease (MND) diagnosis. The former Leicester Tigers and Bath Rugby player will cycle 500 miles from the East Midlands to London, via the West Country, in aid of the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. Moody last [...]
745 Game for MND raises £110,000 as rugby union and league come together Sport Business Legends of rugby union and league clashed on Sunday as the 745 Game raised £110,000 to help fight motor neurone disease. The match, played at Prem Rugby club Gloucester’s Kingsholm Stadium, saw the likes of Mike Tindall run out while figures including Jonny Wilkinson watched from the sidelines. It was won 43-45 by Team Burrow. [...]
City called upon to sponsor 745 Game in name of MND Sport The great and good of the City have been called upon to support the 745 Game in the name of curing motor neurone disease. The match – relating figures associated with MND Rob Burrow (7), Ed Slater (4) and Doddie Weir (5) – will take place next month at Gloucester Rugby’s Kingsholm Stadium and be [...]
Rob Burrow: Rugby league great dies aged 41 after motor neurone disease battle June 2, 2024 Burrow's former club Leeds Rhinos, with whom he won eight Super League titles, announced his passing on Sunday evening.