Gordon Simpson (rugby union)

Gordon Simpson
Full nameGordon Leslie Simpson
Date of birth (1971-09-21) 21 September 1971
Place of birthTakapuna, New Zealand
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight110 kg (17 st 5 lb; 243 lb)
SchoolRosmini College
Rugby union career
Position(s) blindside flanker, openside flanker, number eight
Youth career
- East Coast Bays Rugby Football Club
– North Shore Rugby Football Club
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
– New Zealand Secondary Schools ()
– North Shore Premiers ()
– New Zealand U19s ()
– New Zealand U21s ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
– North Harbour ()
– Wellington Lions ()
– Hurricanes ()
– Caledonia Reds ()
1998-2003 Glasgow Warriors 95 (175)
– North Harbour ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1998−2002  Scotland 15 (15)

Gordon Leslie Simpson (born 21 September 1971) is a New Zealand-born rugby union player who played as a loose forward, 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.

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