Gordon Cottington


Gordon Stanley Cottington was a Scottish rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played representative level rugby union for , and at club level for Kelso RFC, as a hooker, i.e. number 2, and club level rugby league for Castleford, as a, i.e. number 9.

Background

Gordon Cottington was born in Kelso, Scottish Borders. He died aged 85 in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

International honours

Gordon Cottington won caps for in 1934 against Ireland, and England, in 1935 against Wales, and Ireland, and in 1936 against England.

County League appearances

Gordon Cottington played in Castleford's victory in the Yorkshire County League during the 1938–39 season.

Genealogical information

Gordon Cottington married a Miss Robertson, they had children; Sylvia M. Cottington, and Conryn E. Cottington