Oli Burrows


Oliver Burrows is a Welsh professional rugby union
footballer who plays for Dragons RFC. His preferred position is Hooker.

Early life

From Neath, Burrows was educated at Dwr-Y-Felin Comprehensive School, before gaining a scholarship to attend Millfield in Somerset, prior to studying for a degree in International Business Management at the University of Exeter.

Club career

Burrows played in the youth set-up at Ospreys prior to joining Exeter Chiefs in 2020. Burrows made his senior debut for Exeter in the Premiership Rugby Cup against Bristol Bears in 2021. He started for Exeter in their opening two group games in the Premiership Rugby Cup during the 2022-23 season, also appearing in the Rugby Premiership for the club. He joined Cornish Pirates on loan in September 2023.
Burrows signed for Dragons RFC ahead of the 2024-25 season. As well as playing for the club in the European Challenge Cup, his performances for Dragons included a man-of-the-match award against Scarlets in the United Rugby Championship on 1 January 2026.

International career

Burrows represented Wales at under-18 level prior to playing for the Wales national under-20 rugby union team.