| Thompson Cowan | |
| Birth Date: | 2 August 2002 [1] |
| Birth Place: | Chippenham |
| Height: | 1.88m (06.17feet) |
| Weight: | 108kg (238lb) [2] |
| University: | Loughborough University |
| Ru Currentteam: | Bath |
| Ru Position: | Flanker |
| Years1: | 2021– |
| Clubs1: | Bath |
| Repteam1: | Wales U20 |
Thompson Cowan (born 2 August 2002) is a Welsh professional rugby union footballer who plays as a flanker for Bath Rugby.
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.[1]
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]
He represented Wales national under-20 rugby union team.[4]
