hooker

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Former England hooker Brian Moore was a team-mate of Hastings on his two Lions tours, including the series win over Australia.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Loughborough Lightning number eight Haineala Lutui, daughter of former Tonga, Worcester and Gloucester hooker Aleki, is rewarded for her fine form.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Italy won two matches in finishing fourth in the table, with their performance reflected in the selection of hooker Giacomo Nicotera, prop Simone Ferrari and centre Tommaso Menoncello.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Farrell has also made two changes to the front row with Ulster's Tom O'Toole replacing the injured Jeremy Loughman at loose-head prop and Ronan Kelleher recalled at hooker.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

And I did—shipped him on board—what do you think!—our old hooker the Amatikulu; and as she’s a direct boat and touches nowhere on the way, he can’t get ashore again.”

From The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley by Mitford, Bertram