Gordon Leslie Simpson (born 21 September 1971) is a New Zealand-born rugby union player who played as a loose forward, formerly for Glasgow Caledonians and also representing Scotland.

He was known by the nickname "badger" because of his ability to win the ball close to the ground.

[1] He began his domestic career in his place of birth, Auckland, New Zealand and began playing there for the North Harbour National Provincial Championship team.

Following his International career, Gordon returned to the North Harbour team, captaining it on a few occasions, one of which being the side's first ever game at its current stadium, North Harbour Stadium.

He qualified to play for Scotland through his maternal grandfather, who was born in the Knightswood area of Glasgow.