Seattle Rugby Club Represented on the Classic Eagles Tour in Bermuda

About the World Rugby Classic

The 38th World Rugby Classic runs from November 7 to 13, 2026, at the National Sports Centre's North Field in Devonshire, Bermuda. Six international sides are taking part this year: Argentina Legends, Classic Canada, the Classic Eagles, Italian Classic XV, the Classic Lions and Classic France.

The Classic Eagles brought a 22-player roster to Bermuda, supported by staff members Ty Gray, Doug Brown and Purvi Desai. Kellen and Matthew are both named in the squad, alongside Bermudian guest player Hadleigh Tucker.

The tournament is played in a round-robin format, with each team playing three matches over the week. Alongside the main fifteens competition, a Classic 7s competition runs during the week. The Classic Eagles won the inaugural 7s title at the 2025 Classic, beating Classic Canada 26–12 in the final.

The Classic Eagles' schedule this year:

• Saturday, November 7: Classic Canada vs. Classic Eagles (opening match)
• Tuesday, November 10: Classic Eagles vs. Italian Classic XV
• Wednesday, November 11: Classic 7s, including a semi-final against Argentina Legends
• Friday, November 13: Classic Eagles vs. Classic France, 6:15pm local time

It has been a tough week against some quality opposition, and the Eagles close out their tour today against France on the tournament's final day.

Kellen Gordon

Kellen needs little introduction around Seattle rugby. He grew up in Kenmore, played his college rugby at Central Washington University, and helped Seattle win three USA Rugby Club National 7s championships in 2013, 2014 and 2015. He also represented Seattle at the World Club 7s in London in 2014.

When Major League Rugby launched in 2018, Kellen was an original Seattle Seawolf. He played five seasons with the club as a loosehead prop and scored the first-ever try at the Seawolves' new stadium.

Today he leads the men's program at Seattle Rugby Club as head coach and Men's Director of Rugby, developing the next generation of players. Taking his experience to Bermuda with the Classic Eagles is a well-earned honor for someone who has given so much to rugby in the Pacific Northwest.

Matt Potter

Matt joins his head coach in representing the club on the international stage. Having a current club player selected alongside Kellen shows the strength of the playing group at Seattle Rugby Club.

From the Club

We are very proud that Kellen and Matt are representing Seattle Rugby Club on the Classic Eagles tour. Have fun, gents, and we can't wait to hear the stories when you're back!

Follow along with the tournament on the World Rugby Classic's Instagram, @wrcbda.

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