Brian Moore to End Broadcast Career After Women's Six Nations Final
Brian Moore, former England hooker and rugby commentator, will conclude his broadcasting career following England's Women's Six Nations final against France on Sunday.
The 64-year-old, who earned 64 caps representing England and toured twice with the British and Irish Lions, has spent 26 years as a co-commentator for and other outlets.
In his Daily Telegraph column, Moore shared insights on his future plans, stating there are "other things coming up which I will be able to divulge next month."
"Having been a supporter of women's rugby since 1991, it was tremendous to co-commentate on England's recent World Cup win and it is delightfully appropriate for my final game to see them take on France for a record-breaking fifth consecutive Grand Slam," he added.
"It has been an honour and a pleasure to be allowed into many nations' front rooms, clubhouses and bars over many years. Thank you for memories and if you didn't like me, well, you can't please everybody."
Moore, who is also a qualified solicitor, passed a Rugby Football Union refereeing exam in 2010 to deepen his understanding of the game's rules and the challenges referees face.
"This brought home the difficulty of refereeing a hugely complex game, which is substantially more difficult when it is played at the lightning pace of elite rugby and by players who will push every advantage they can and at every opportunity," he explained.
"However, it also confirmed that referees could easily spot things like not-straight feeds at the scrum, something they have consistently and disingenuously claimed is impossible. I will remain frustrated that my attempts to get referees to enforce the straight feed law have failed."
Reflections on Moore's Impact and Legacy
Commentator and colleague reflected on Moore's significant contribution to rugby broadcasting, especially in women's rugby.
"It's been an honour commentating with Brian for the past decade.
Naturally I was petrified at the start - he and Eddie Butler were the voices of men's rugby that I'd been brought up with.
I'd heard the rants, the laughs, the symbiosis they had. How on earth would I ever fit into this world.
Along with Eddie he'd helped create some of rugby union's most memorable broadcasting moments.
I was never going to be Eddie (or Bill [McLaren], Nick [Mullins] or Andrew [Cotter]) and Brian has never asked me to be.
When 'Mooro' sat down next to me at Twickenham in 2016, he produced a pasty from his pocket, slammed it down on the desk and gave me the warmest smile and hug.
I knew then he had my back. He's been nothing but a champion as a colleague and friend across both the men's and women's games.
The highlight undoubtedly was 27 September 2025 when England Women lifted the Rugby World Cup on home soil.
As one of women's rugby's first male allies it was fitting he shared that moment.
When we pick up the microphones on Sunday, listen carefully and you'll hear a gruff male voice belting out God Save the King in the background. That'll be Brian.
Known as the "Pitbull" on the pitch, the passion has always flowed into the commentary box, and I miss him already."
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