Malcolm Moore (rugby union)

Malcolm Edwin Moore (born (1992-10-13)13 October 1992) is a Namibian rugby union player, currently playing with the Namibia national team and the Welwitschias in the South African Currie Cup competition.[1] He usually plays as a winger.

Malcolm Moore
Full nameMalcolm Edwin Moore
Date of birth (1992-10-13) 13 October 1992
Place of birthWindhoek, Namibia
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight87 kg (13 st 10 lb; 192 lb)
SchoolWindhoek Gymnasium
Rugby union career
Position(s) Winger
Current team Welwitschias
Youth career
2009–2010 Namibia Under-18
2011–2012 Pumas
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016 Windhoek Wanderers 3 (5)
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015–2016 Welwitschias 8 (15)
Correct as of 30 November 2016
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013–2016 Namibia 3 (0)
Correct as of 30 November 2016

Rugby career

Moore was born in Windhoek. He was selected to represent Namibia at Under-18 level in 2009 and 2010, before joining South African side the Pumas for 2011 and 2012, playing for them at Under-19 and Under-21 level. He made his test debut for Namibia in July 2013 against Tunisia, but tested positively for banned substance methylhexaneamine during the match.[2] He incurred a six month ban from rugby union, effective from July 2013 until January 2014.[3] He made further appearances for Namibia in 2014 and 2016.

He also represented the Welwitschias in the South African domestic Vodacom Cup and Currie Cup competitions since 2015, and also represented club side Windhoek Wanderers in the 2016 Gold Cup.

References
  1. "SA Rugby Player Profile – Malcolm Moore". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
  2. "IRB anti-doping decision" (Press release). World Rugby. 11 December 2013.
  3. "Alleged Doping Offences by Malcolm Moore and Carel Swanepoel" (PDF) (Press release). International Rugby Board. 9 June 2013.


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