Thomas Gordon (rugby union)
Thomas Gordon (born 30 January 1997) is a Scottish professional rugby union player who plays for Newcastle Falcons in the Premiership Rugby competition. Rugby Union careerAmateur careerGordon plays for Currie Chieftains.[2] Gordon secured a Stage 2 place in the Scottish Rugby Academy in the 2015–16 season.[3] Professional careerThe flanker secured a Scottish Rugby Academy Stage 3 place with Edinburgh for the 2016–17 Scottish Rugby Academy season. On 9 July 2018 it was announced that Gordon had signed a professional deal with Glasgow Warriors. This was a year long partnership contract which meant that Gordon could still play for Currie when not in use by the Warriors.[4] Gordon made his first appearance for the Warriors in their 50 -17 demolition of Harlequins at North Inch, Perth on 18 August 2018.[5] Gordon made his competitive Glasgow Warriors debut in the Pro14 match against Ospreys at Scotstoun Stadium on 25 January 2019. The Warriors won the match 9-3.[6] On 28 June 2024, Gordon would join English side Newcastle Falcons on a two-year deal in the Premiership Rugby from the 2024-25 season.[7] International careerNew Zealand-born Gordon, 21, qualifies for Scotland through his grandparents and has been capped at Scotland U20s.[8] He has also been capped for Scotland Club XV. Gordon received his first call up to the senior Scotland squad on 15 January 2020 for the 2020 Six Nations Championship.[9] References
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