Alex Moore (born 19 August 1963) is a former

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international

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player. He won five caps playing on the

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Rugby Union career

Amateur career

Moore was born in

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, Australia. He played at

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for three seasons, followed by three seasons at

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. He played sevens too, helping Gala to lift the Jedforest trophy in 1985. After this he joined

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Provincial career

While with Gala, he played for South of Scotland District. On moving to Edinburgh Academicals he then played for Edinburgh District.

International career

Moore played for the Scotland 'B' side in 1986 and 1989. He was called up at short notice to the

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and performed well in early matches. His first international cap was against New Zealand at Auckland on 23 June 1990. The last of his five caps was against England at Twickenham on 16 February 1991. He played three matches for

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References

1963 births Living people Barbarian F.C. players Gala RFC players Livingston RFC players Rugby union players from Ipswich, Queensland Scotland international rugby union players Scottish rugby union players Rugby union wings Scotland 'B' international rugby union players South of Scotland District (rugby union) players Edinburgh District (rugby union) players {{Scotland-rugbyunion-bio-stub