Brian Moore Bio

Brian Moore is a former player who was famed for his tenacity and abilities as a hooker for both club and country in the 80s and 90s.

Such was his fearsome reputation, he earned the nickname “Pitbull”, but despite the viciousness of such a name he was also an intelligent player and one of the most skilful on the pitch during his time. Following his retirement from the game he’s now a journalist and pundit for a number of media outlets including the BBC.

Born in Birmingham in 1962, he was raised by his adoptive parents in Halifax, West Yorkshire. He initially played football as a youth, but found his passion for rugby as a hooker as a teenager during his schooling. His sporting career ran alongside his education, as he played as an amateur senior for Nottingham RFC while studying law at the city’s university. Moore then moved to London to train as a solicitor and subsequently played for Harlequins before finishing his club career with Richmond.