An Oxford blue in 1928, Hordern played rugby for
Blackheath,
Gloucester and
Newport during the 1930s. He was primarily a back-row forward, but could also play as a prop, while at Newport was utilised as a makeshift centre three-quarter. Capped four times, Hordern represented
England across the
1931 Five Nations and
1934 Home Nations tournaments. He also gained regular selection for the
Barbarians and in
1936 toured Argentina with the British Lions. ==Personal life==