Born in
Glasnevin, Dublin, Moore was the youngest son of Scottish botanist
David Moore, who served as director of the local
botanic gardens (now the National Botanic Gardens). One of his brothers,
Frederick Moore, was also an international rugby player and succeeded their father as head of the botanical gardens. Moore attended
The Royal School, Armagh, and
Trinity College Dublin. A
Dublin University rugby captain, Moore was a more dynamic player than his contemporary forwards, excelling in open play and utilising dribble kicks, rather than possessing a purely physical game. He was capped three times for
Ireland. ==See also==