June 4th - 6th, 2026

Walking for Lewis.
Moving for MND.

From Leicester Tigers to Bath Rugby.
From one rugby family to another.

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The Challenge

108 Miles. 40 Non-stop Hours. No Sleep. Just Grit.

Start: Leicester Tigers

Thursday June 4th

Departing from Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium. The spiritual home where Lewis made his name.

START
Leicester Tigers

Through The Night

Continuous movement across roads and countryside. Navigating physical exhaustion and sleep deprivation over 40 grueling hours.

Finish: Bath Rugby

Saturday June 6th, 15:00

Arriving at The Rec for kick-off. A celebration of rugby brotherhood.

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Bath Rugby

Walking for Lewis. Fighting MND.

This challenge is for Lewis Moody, an England Rugby legend, captain, British Lion, and a player who embodied everything that’s best about rugby: teamwork, courage, respect, and relentless commitment.

Community

Lewis’s recent diagnosis with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a stark reminder of how this devastating illness continues to affect too many within our sporting family.

Inspirational Fight

Following in the tragic footsteps of Doddie Weir, Rob Burrow, Ed Slater, and others who’ve inspired the rugby world with their fight, we are driven to contribute to the search for a cure.

Rugby Values

As former players, we saw first-hand what MND can do. This walk is powered by a shared belief in rugby’s enduring values and the community it builds.

The Walking Team

Matt Dangerfield
Walker

Matt Dangerfield

Ex-Royal Air Force, and currently 33 years in the Fire & Rescue Service, where my management doctrine is to promote self-discipline, pride and excellence. A former representative rugby player for the RAF, England Fire Service and several National League Rugby Clubs. Being present numerous times to watch Lewis play for both club and country, I felt compelled to help increase awareness and much needed funds for MND.

Rafer Joseph
Walker

Rafer Joseph

A retired fire officer with 29 years of dedicated service, I’ve built my career on leadership, resilience, and teamwork. As a former international decathlete, I now coach elite athletes and consult as a subject matter expert in incident command. Guided by integrity and passion, I continue to inspire others—both in sport and in life. Raising awareness and funds for MND research is personal with my family affected by similar degenerative disease.

Rich Baker
Walker

Rich Baker

Former Royal Green Jacket and ex-CEO of Wattbike, I’ve led teams through the military, business, and sport to achieve purpose-driven goals. I played representative and national league rugby under Paul “The Judge” Rendall, and after losing both him and my friend and Wattbike CFO’s wife to MND, this cause feels deeply personal. I’m determined to help raise awareness and vital funds for MND research.

Huw Forrest
Walker

Huw Forrest

Senior Director at JLL where my team ethos is work hard, play hard, love what you do, build trust and always look to leave nothing in the tank! Qualified rugby coach and former chairman of Minchinhampton RFC M&J Section with 11 years of coaching. Avid Bath Rugby supporter, looking to bring the fight to MND by taking on this mammoth physical and mental challenge.

Training Updates

Follow our journey as we prepare for the grueling 108-mile non-stop challenge. Stay updated on our progress, media appearances, and training milestones.

Latest Update - May 16th

Route Scouting on the Fosse Way

With exactly three weeks to go until the big event, the countdown is well and truly on. Huw is out early this morning on a trial run along the final sections of our route, heading down the Fosse Way into Bath.

After identifying a few tricky challenges on his last outing, Huw is scouting the paths to guarantee everything is set for the main event.

May 16th

3 Weeks to Go!

We are officially hitting the home stretch. With just three weeks left until the big walk for Lewis, the reality and scale of the event are truly sinking in.

Matt is out on the trail putting the miles in, pushing through the final stages of preparation. The training is progressing incredibly well, and the momentum behind the scenes is building every single day.

BBC Radio Bristol

The Scrum with Dan Albutt & Gareth Chilcott

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May 12th

Radio Bristol Interview

Two of our walkers, Huw Forrest & Matt Dangerfield appeared on The Scrum, a show on Radio Bristol dedicated to local rugby across the west and south west.

They spoke with Dan Albutt and Gareth Chilcott about the challenge ahead, the 108-mile journey, and our mission to support the MND community.

Time Stamp

Skip to 39 minutes and 50 seconds to hear the interview.

April 18th

Huw's Training Update

7 weeks to the day until the main event!

Huw check-in during his final leg training: 26km into a grueling 37km walk. The intensity is building as we approach the final stretch of preparation.

December 25th, 2025

Matt's Training Progress

Preparation is key for the 108-mile challenge. Here's a glimpse into the training regime as we build the physical and mental resilience needed for the road ahead.

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