Brian Moore's biggest commentary outbursts, including Danny Care 'brain fart'

Rugby News
Tuesday, 25 October 2022 at 11:04
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BBC commentator Brian Moore has enjoyed the odd angry rant at England players during Six Nations games over the years.
Below, we take a look at some of those infamous rants.

#1. Danny Care, 2009

Danny Care gets himself sin binned and costs England three points for a pointless and "petulant" indiscretion of charging into the back of Ireland prop Marcus Horan.
Commentator Brian Moore slams Care's act as just plain "stupid" and England coach Martin Johnson doesn't look best pleased either.
The brain fart by Care ultimately cost England the game with Ireland winning by 1 point at Croke Park in February 2009.
One fan commented: "I love how the commentators gradually realise just how stupid and needless Care's actions were."
"Would have loved to be in the room when Martin Johnson spoke to Care after the game," said a second.
A third said: "Brian Moore. What a legend. Adored rugby as a kid and liked his toughness.

#2. Allan Rollaind's handling of the scrum

Next up is his reaction to Alain Rolland’s officiating at the scrum against France in 2012.
One fan wrote: "Main reason I watch 6N is to listen to the dribble to Moore comes out with, hes hilarious,"
"Listening to Brian Moore have a good moan is endlessly entertaining, long may it continue," commented a second.
A this said: '"It doesn't matter that he can speak French fluently, it just means he gets it wrong in both languages"- haha classic!"

#3. Toby Flood kicking it away

One of Pitbull's most famous angry moments came during a Six Nations match between England and Italy in 2008 when Toby Flood kicked the ball one too many times for Brian’s liking.
Listen carefully to pick up on the director cutting Brian's microphone on the 15 second mark.

#4. Jonathan Davies vs Brian Moore

This one sees Jonathan Davies puts ‘pitbull’ in his place.
The double act between 'Jiffy' and Brian Moore was probably the most entertaining part of this dull game..

#5. Poor Iain Balshaw

Iain Balshaw's activity at a ruck during England's match with France in the 2008 Six Nations makes BBC commentator Brian Moore confused as to why he was there and shout "You're a full back!" from the commentary box and then instructs him to get back into the backline.
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