Thompson Cowan

Thompson Cowan (born 2 August 2002) 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 (BUCS) league. 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.

International career He represented Wales national under-20 rugby union team.