| Born | 2 August 2002 [1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 108 kg (17 st 0 lb; 238 lb) [2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Loughborough University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Thompson Cowan (born 2 August 2002) is a Welsh professional rugby union footballer who plays as a flanker for Bath Rugby.
Early life
[edit]Cowan is from Chippenham and was part of the Bath Rugby Developing Player Programme as a 13-year-old through the pathway into the Under-18 side. Following the conclusion of the 2019-20 season, Cowan began to study at Loughborough University where he combined his Chemical Engineering degree with rugby union in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) league.[3][1]
Club career
[edit]He signed a two-year scholarship contract with the Bath Rugby academy in 2021.[3] Later that year, he made his Rugby Premiership debut as a replacement against Leicester Tigers in November 2021.[1][4][5] That month, he also featured in the Premiership Rugby Cup.[6]
In February 2025, he scored a try for Bath in the Premiership Rugby Cup against Bedford Blues.[7][8] In May 2025, he had his contract extended by Bath.[9] He started the following season with a try in the Premiership Rugby Cup opening fixture against Exeter Chiefs in September 2025.[10]
International career
[edit]He represented Wales national under-20 rugby union team.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Tom Cowan". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ "Tom Cowan". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ a b "TOM COWAN SIGNS BATH RUGBY SENIOR ACADEMY CONTRACT". Premiershiprugby. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ a b "A developmental focus in the Premiership Rugby Cup". Bathrugby.
- ^ "Premiership: Leicester Tigers 40-23 Bath - Leaders make it eight wins from eight". BBC Sport. 5 November 2021. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ Russell, Nathan (13 November 2021). "Bath Rugby player ratings from Gloucester Rugby humiliation - 'Failed to make his mark'". Somerset Live. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ Darcy, Olly (3 February 2025). "Bath Rugby player ratings from Bedford Blues win - 'A brilliant revelation'". Somerset Live.
- ^ "Bath beat spirited Bedford in Premiership Cup". BBC Sport. 2 February 2025. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ "Emens and 14 Bath prospects extend deals". BBC Sport. 1 May 2025. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ Marvell, Ben (20 September 2025). "Exeter gain Prem Cup revenge with Bath win". BBC Sport. Retrieved 24 September 2025.