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Daily Record
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Kirkcudbright youngster who had three heart operations gets chance to meet his Rangers heroes
Mason Gordon was invited by the Rangers Charity Foundation to attend a special dream day for people with life limiting conditions. A Kirkcudbright youngster who has had three heart operations recently had the chance to meet some of his Rangers heroes. Mason Gordon was invited by the Rangers Charity Foundation to attend a special dream day for people with life limiting conditions. Mason, who has had three heart surgeries and now has a pacemaker, went along to Rangers Training Centre with mum Ruth. They met and spoke with the first team players and management, watching a training session before heading to Ibrox for lunch and a tour. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. Mason is a big fan of Rangers, with his favourite players being James Tavernier and Cyriel Dessers, and had the best day. Ruth said: 'A lot of the players already know him from his trips to Ibrox and they were all fantastic with him. Really taking time to chat and interact. 'Mason was previously a mascot and went onto the pitch with captain James Tavernier so he has an extra special bond with him.' Mason recently took part in Broxi's Challenge to raise money for Rangers Charity Foundation and is due to be awarded a True Blue hero medal soon.
Reuters
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Former Australia under-20 international retires at 22 after concussion
SYDNEY, May 14 (Reuters) - Former Australia under-20 international Mason Gordon has retired from rugby at the age of 22 after experiencing continuing symptoms of a concussion sustained in pre-season training at the Queensland Reds. Fullback Gordon, a Junior Wallaby in 2022 and 2023, said in an open letter released by Queensland Rugby on Wednesday that this was not the way he had envisaged his career ending. "After sustaining a concussion during pre-season training from which I continue to have symptoms, and with the support of medical advice, I have made the difficult decision to retire from rugby on medical grounds," he wrote. "This is an unfortunate injury, however I am grateful for the memories I have of my professional rugby career and will cherish the friendships I have made forever." Gordon, whose brother Carter played for Australia at the last World Cup before defecting to rugby league, played four Super Rugby matches for the now defunct Melbourne Rebels before moving to the Reds for this season. Concussion has become a major issue for rugby union and new protocols have been introduced at all levels of the game to try to mitigate the impact of serious head knocks. World Rugby is one of the targets of a long-running class action lawsuit filed by former rugby union and league players who say they are still suffering health consequences after sustaining repeated concussions while playing.
Straits Times
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Former Australia under-20 international retires at 22 after concussion
SYDNEY - Former Australia under-20 international Mason Gordon has retired from rugby at the age of 22 after experiencing continuing symptoms of a concussion sustained in pre-season training at the Queensland Reds. Fullback Gordon, a Junior Wallaby in 2022 and 2023, said in an open letter released by Queensland Rugby on Wednesday that this was not the way he had envisaged his career ending. "After sustaining a concussion during pre-season training from which I continue to have symptoms, and with the support of medical advice, I have made the difficult decision to retire from rugby on medical grounds," he wrote. "This is an unfortunate injury, however I am grateful for the memories I have of my professional rugby career and will cherish the friendships I have made forever." Gordon, whose brother Carter played for Australia at the last World Cup before defecting to rugby league, played four Super Rugby matches for the now defunct Melbourne Rebels before moving to the Reds for this season. Concussion has become a major issue for rugby union and new protocols have been introduced at all levels of the game to try to mitigate the impact of serious head knocks. World Rugby is one of the targets of a long-running class action lawsuit filed by former rugby union and league players who say they are still suffering health consequences after sustaining repeated concussions while playing. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Star
14-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Rugby-Former Australia under-20 international retires at 22 after concussion
SYDNEY (Reuters) -Former Australia under-20 international Mason Gordon has retired from rugby at the age of 22 after experiencing continuing symptoms of a concussion sustained in pre-season training at the Queensland Reds. Fullback Gordon, a Junior Wallaby in 2022 and 2023, said in an open letter released by Queensland Rugby on Wednesday that this was not the way he had envisaged his career ending. "After sustaining a concussion during pre-season training from which I continue to have symptoms, and with the support of medical advice, I have made the difficult decision to retire from rugby on medical grounds," he wrote. "This is an unfortunate injury, however I am grateful for the memories I have of my professional rugby career and will cherish the friendships I have made forever." Gordon, whose brother Carter played for Australia at the last World Cup before defecting to rugby league, played four Super Rugby matches for the now defunct Melbourne Rebels before moving to the Reds for this season. Concussion has become a major issue for rugby union and new protocols have been introduced at all levels of the game to try to mitigate the impact of serious head knocks. World Rugby is one of the targets of a long-running class action lawsuit filed by former rugby union and league players who say they are still suffering health consequences after sustaining repeated concussions while playing. (Reporting by Nick Mulvenney; Editing by Peter Rutherford)
