Rugby Australia and the Queensland Reds are pleased to announce the signing of Carter Gordon through to the end of 2028, effective from this month.
Gordon, 24, has represented the Wallabies in eight Test matches and made 45 Super Rugby appearances for the Melbourne Rebels. He was contracted to the Gold Coast Titans for the 2025 season and made his NRL debut last month.
Gordon became Wallaby No. 967 when he debuted off the bench against the Springboks at Loftus Versfeld in 2023, making an immediate impression, starting and finishing a remarkable 70 metre try. The Sunshine Coast Grammar and Brisbane Boys' College product went on to represent his country in three Rugby World Cup matches later that year.
A former Australian Schoolboys and Junior Wallabies representative, Gordon returns to rugby at an exciting time with less than two years remaining until the Rugby World Cup in Australia.
Gordon said he was looking forward to returning to Australian Rugby and representing his home state at the Queensland Reds.
"I'm stoked to return to the game I grew up playing and loving as a kid, especially with the opportunity to represent the team I grew up supporting, the Queensland Reds.
"I've watched both Queensland and the Wallabies from afar over the past year or so, and the journey they're on motivates me to want to work hard and contribute positively on and off the field.
"I'd also like to thank the Gold Coast Titans for the opportunity to grow as a player and person at their club and for all their support for me and my family over the past 16 months. I wish the players and the staff all the best for what's ahead."
Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh said: "We are pleased Carter is returning to rugby after excelling as a junior with Sunshine Coast Grammar, Brisbane Boys' College and Wests in Brisbane before taking the step up to Super Rugby and Test arena at a young age.
"Carter's signing will ensure additional healthy competition at the Reds and the Wallabies and provides him with a two-year runway to make his case for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
"Rugby Australia has taken a strategic approach to player contracting this World Cup cycle and we are delighted to bring Carter back into the system."
Queensland Reds Head Coach Les Kiss said: "It is great news that Carter has returned to rugby and we look forward to welcoming him back here to the Reds.
"Carter is a quality player who no doubt deepens our playing options in the key positions of flyhalf, fullback and inside centre.
"In every Super Rugby Pacific season, there are challenges with how byes are placed and travel periods. Increasing depth across our squad is definitely helpful."
Position: Flyhalf
Height: 189cm
Weight: 94kg
Born: 29/01/2001
Place of birth: Nambour, Queensland, Australia
Test debut: 2023 v South Africa in Pretoria
Wallaby number: 967
Test caps: 8
Super Rugby debut: 2021 v NSW Waratahs in Sydney (playing for the Melbourne Rebels)
Super Rugby caps: 46 (Melbourne Rebels)
First Rugby Club: Wests Bulldogs
Wallabies 21 defeated Fiji 18 on Sunday July 6 at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
Wallabies 19 defeated by the British & Irish Lions 27 on Saturday July 19 at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Wallabies 26 defeated by the British & Irish Lions 29 on Saturday July 26 at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Wallabies 22 defeated the British & Irish Lions 12 on Saturday August 2 at Accor Stadium, Sydney
Wallabies 38 defeated South Africa 22 on Saturday August 16 at Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg
Wallabies 22 defeated by South Africa 30 on Saturday August 23 at DHL Stadium, Cape Town
Wallabies 28 defeated Argentina 24 on Saturday September 6 at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
Wallabies 26 defeated by Argentina 28 on Saturday September 13 at Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Wallabies 24 defeated by New Zealand 33 on Saturday September 27, Eden Park, Auckland
Wallabies 14 defeated by New Zealand 28 on Saturday October 4 at Optus Stadium, Perth
Wallabies v Japan at 4:50pm on Saturday October 25 at National Stadium, Tokyo
Wallabies v England, at 2:10am AEDT on Sunday November 2 at Allianz Stadium, London
Wallabies v Italy at 4:40am AEDT on Sunday November 9 at Bluenergy Stadium, Udine
Wallabies v Ireland at 7:10am AEDT on Sunday November 16 at Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Wallabies v France at 7:10am on Sunday November 23 at Stade de France, Paris
