Blair Cowan (born 21 April 1986) is a Scottish rugby union player with Black Rams Tokyo. He also plays for the San Diego Legion of Major League Rugby (MLR) in the U.S. He plays as a number eight or flanker.
| Birth name | Blair Cowan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 21 April 1986 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Upper Hutt, Wellington | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 108 kg (17 st 0 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Pekahou Cowan (cousin)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rugby Union career
editProfessional career
editIn 2013, he signed a three-year contract with London Irish.[2] He was granted early release from his contract ahead of the 2021–22 season in order to pursue an opportunity in Japan.[3]
International career
editIn October 2013, he was named in Scotland's Squad for Autumn Internationals. Although born in New Zealand, Cowan qualifies for Scotland duty through his Scottish-born mother, who was born in the village of Blairmore near Dunoon in Argyll.[4] He eventually made his debut for Scotland during the 2014 summer tour of North America.[5]
References
edit- ^ Tom Guest. "Cowan can't wait to ride Premiership waves". Worcester News.
- ^ "London Irish sign Worcester's Blair Cowan". BBC Sport. 14 March 2013. Retrieved 21 September 2016.
- ^ "Blair Cowan departs | 13th August 2021 | News". London Irish. 13 August 2021. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
- ^ "Blair Cowan aims to stay put in Scotland squad". scotsman.com.
- ^ "Scotland (Blair Cowan) - Scottish Rugby Union". scottishrugby.org.