Kevin Moore joined Canterbury in 1983 as a halfback.

The son of Peter Moore, Kevin became a regular member of the third grade team in 1984. He joined Halifax for an extended stay before returning to be a regular member of the Under 23 team in 1986.

After starting 1987 late, Kevin returned to captain the Under 23 team for the rest of the season.

In 1988, Kevin became a regular member of the reserve grade team and in 1989 captained the reserve grade team before receiving the opportunity to play first grade against Illawarra as a replacement.

In 1990, Kevin started the season in first grade but missed most of the season due to injury.