Gordon Britton: key obituary facts
Is Gordon Britton dead? Yes. Gordon Britton died on November 8, 2026, at age 87.
Cause of death: Gordon Britton's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Gordon Britton known for?
He was a Welsh rugby union player.
More about Gordon Britton
Gender: male.
Nationality: United Kingdom.
Born: September 10, 1939.
Gordon Britton, a Welsh rugby union player and policeman, died on November 8, 2026, aged 87.
Born Gordon Richard Britton in Risca, Monmouthshire, on September 10, 1939, he attended Pontymister Secondary School and began his rugby career with Risca RFC, his hometown club. Britton joined Newport in 1959 and spent most of his playing career with the club.
He played at centre and went on to represent Wales in the 1961 Five Nations, earning his cap against Scotland at Murrayfield. The match was his sole Wales cap. His career thus connected the club sides of Risca and Newport with international rugby, while his occupation was policing. From his beginnings at Risca RFC, Britton moved into Newport’s ranks before his selection for Wales, where he appeared in the championship fixture against Scotland. His record in the game is defined by those club associations and his appearance for the national side as a centre. Alongside rugby, he worked as a policeman.