Gavin Gordon (rugby league)

Gavin Gordon (born 28 February 1978) is an Irish former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. He played at representative level for Ireland, and at club level for the Bangor Vikings, the London Broncos (A-Team) and the North London Skolars, as a fullback.[1] Gavin Gordon is the youngest ever rugby league international, he played for Ireland, aged 17 years 229 days old, against Moldova at Spotland Stadium, Rochdale on Monday 16 October 1995.[2]

Gavin Gordon

Personal information
Full name	Gavin Gordon
Born	28 February 1978 unknown
Playing information
Height	5' 10
Position	Fullback
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P ≤1995–≥95 Bangor Vikings London Broncos ≤2001–≥01 North London Skolars Total 0 0 0 0 0 Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 1995–01 Ireland 5
Source: [1]

International honours

Gavin Gordon won 5 caps for Ireland in 1995–2001 while at Bangor Vikings, London Broncos, and North London Skolars.[1][3]

Gavin Gordon was threatened with being banned from rugby union by his school if he played in the 1995 Rugby League Emerging Nations Tournament, but this threat was eventually withdrawn.[4]

References

1. "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
2. "Youngest International Player, Rugby League". guinnessworldrecords.com. 2010-12-31. Retrieved 2010-01-01.
3. Williams, Graham; Lush, Peter; Farrar, David (2009). The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. pp. 104–105. ISBN 978-1-903659-49-6.
4. "Islands to cook up final feast". rugbyleagueproject.org. 1995-10-24. Retrieved 2010-01-01.

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