Bristol signs Bryn Gordon as injury cover for hooker position
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 9:34 AM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
Bristol has signed former Newcastle hooker Bryn Gordon as injury cover following Harry Thacker's neck injury. Thacker remains sidelined, with no confirmed return date. Director of rugby Pat Lam emphasized the need for depth at hooker. Gordon, 25, previously played for North Harbour in New Zealand before his stint at Newcastle.
- •Bristol signs Bryn Gordon for injury cover on October 15, 2026.
- •Harry Thacker is out due to a neck injury.
- •Director of rugby Pat Lam stresses the importance of squad depth.
- •Gordon has experience in New Zealand's National Provincial Championship.
- •Prop Andrew Turner has agreed to a new deal with Bristol.
- 9:34 AMYahoo Sports — Bristol bring in hooker Gordon as injury cover
"Bristol sign former Newcastle hooker Bryn Gordon as injury cover for their upcoming games.
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