Rugby star Brian Moore tells of abuse

FORMER England rugby star Brian Moore, 47, has revealed he was sexually abused as a young boy by a teacher.

By The Newsroom

Published 2nd Jan 2010, 10:18 BST

Updated 2nd Jan 2010, 10:35 BST

In his new autobiography, he also said he was plagued by feelings of rejection after his single parent mother gave him away for adoption.

He claimed these childhood traumas made him competitive at sport.