Scottish back row Matt Gordon played in Major League Rugby between 2021-2023. He represented Old Glory DC (2021-2022) and the Dallas Jackals (2023).

An Aberdeen native, Gordon attended the University of Mary Washington where he was named a Collegiate All-American in 2019. He declared for MLR’s inaugural Collegiate Draft in 2020 and was selected in the 2nd Round, 23rd overall by Old Glory DC. Gordon did not feature for the Flags in his rookie season and it’s not known if this was due to injury or something else, but he returned for Old Glory DC the following year, earning his MLR debut in DC’s 2022 season opener against Rugby ATL. Gordon would earn his first MLR start the following week which would be his final MLR appearance for the team.

Gordon signed with the Dallas Jackals for the 2023 MLR season and matched the 2 appearances and 1 start that he recorded with Old Glory DC. In total, Gordon completed 30 tackles and gained 61m in possession, starting 2 of his 4 MLR appearances.

Achievements

• MLR Draftee: 2020 – 2nd Round (23rd Overall) – Old Glory DC