Andy Moore (rugby union, born 1968)

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Andy Moore (born 6 September 1968) is a former Wales international rugby union player. A scrum-half, he played for Wales in the 1995 Rugby World Cup finals and at the time played club rugby for Cardiff RFC. [1] Clubs represented: Cardiff RFC, University of Oxford, Richmond RFC, Benetton Treviso, Neath RFC, Cardiff Blues

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References

  1. Glover, Tim (29 December 2002). "Provinces the only way for Moore". The Independent. Retrieved 30 January 2010.[ dead link ]