Gordon Cottington
Scottish rugby union and rugby league footballer
About Gordon Cottington
Lived 1939 – 1996 (aged 56–57). Gordon Cottington was a British rugby league player and rugby union player.
Gordon Stanley Cottington (2 April 1911 – 7 June 1996) 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, as a .
Background Cottington was born in Kelso, Scottish Borders. He died aged 85 in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.
Playing career Rugby union Cottington won caps for (RU) in 1934 against Ireland, and England, in 1935 against Wales, and Ireland, and in 1936 against England.
Rugby league Cottington switched codes in 1936 to join rugby league side Castleford. He played in Castleford's victory in the Yorkshire County League during the 1938–39 season.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Gordon Cottington's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Gordon Cottington's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Gordon Cottington?
Scottish rugby union and rugby league footballer
When was Gordon Cottington born?
Gordon Cottington was born in 1939 in Kelso.
When did Gordon Cottington die?
Gordon Cottington died on 7 June 1996 in Leeds.
What was Gordon Cottington's occupation?
Gordon Cottington was a rugby league player and rugby union player.
What nationality was Gordon Cottington?
Gordon Cottington was British.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Gordon Cottington
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gordon Cottington. https://biography.guide/gordon-cottington/
MLA: "Gordon Cottington." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gordon-cottington/.
Chicago: "Gordon Cottington." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gordon-cottington/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:26 UTC