Thompson Cowan
Thompson Cowan is a Welsh professional rugby union footballer who plays as a flanker for Bath Rugby.
Early life
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 league.Club career
He signed a two-year scholarship contract with the Bath Rugby academy in 2021. Later that year, he made his Rugby Premiership debut as a replacement against Leicester Tigers in November 2021. That month, he also featured in the Premiership Rugby Cup.In February 2025, he scored a try for Bath in the Premiership Rugby Cup against Bedford Blues. In May 2025, he had his contract extended by Bath. He started the following season with a try in the Premiership Rugby Cup opening fixture against Exeter Chiefs in September 2025.