Blair Cowan (rugby union)

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.

Blair Cowan
Birth nameBlair Cowan
Date of birth (1986-04-21) 21 April 1986 (age 38)
Place of birthUpper Hutt, Wellington
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight108 kg (17 st 0 lb)
Notable relative(s)Pekahou Cowan (cousin)[1]
Rugby union career
Position(s) Loose forward
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)

2009–2012
2012–2013
2013–2021
2018
2022–
2023–
Upper Hutt
Cornish Pirates
Worcester Warriors
London Irish
Saracens

Black Rams Tokyo
San Diego Legion

53
21
153
2
6

(110)
(35)
(130)
(0)
(0)
Correct as of 10 April 2023
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014–2020 Scotland 18 (10)
Correct as of 13 February 2016

Rugby Union career

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Professional career

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In 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

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In 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

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  1. ^ Tom Guest. "Cowan can't wait to ride Premiership waves". Worcester News.
  2. ^ "London Irish sign Worcester's Blair Cowan". BBC Sport. 14 March 2013. Retrieved 21 September 2016.
  3. ^ "Blair Cowan departs | 13th August 2021 | News". London Irish. 13 August 2021. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  4. ^ "Blair Cowan aims to stay put in Scotland squad". scotsman.com.
  5. ^ "Scotland (Blair Cowan) - Scottish Rugby Union". scottishrugby.org.
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