Gordon Simpson (rugby union)


Gordon Leslie Simpson is a New Zealand-born rugby union player who played number eight, formerly for Glasgow Caledonians and also representing Scotland. He was known by the nickname "badger" because of his ability to win the ball close to the ground.
He was born in New Zealand and began playing there for Wellington. He arrived in Scotland in 1998 and initially played for Kirkcaldy RFC, briefly for Caledonia Reds, then for Glasgow Caledonians .

International career

He qualified to play for Scotland through his maternal grandfather, who was born in the Knightswood area of Glasgow. He made his debut against Australia in Sydney on 13 June 1998. He played in four matches at the World Cup in 1999.
He was recalled to the Scotland side in 2001, after a year where he had been injured. He played in the Six Nations 2000-2001 Championship.
His last appearance for Scotland was against New Zealand at Murrayfield on 24 November 2001 where he scored a try.
Gordon retired from international rugby in 2003 & returned to NZ & is now married 10years to Angela with 2 kids Parker 7 & Marnie 3.