Blair Cowan (rugby union)
| Birth name | Blair Cowan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 21 April 1986 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Upper Hutt, Wellington | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 108 kg (17 st 0 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Pekahou Cowan (cousin) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
Rugby Union career
Professional career
In 2013, he signed a three-year contract with London Irish. He was granted early release from his contract ahead of the 2021–22 season in order to pursue an opportunity in Japan.
International career
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. He eventually made his debut for Scotland during the 2014 summer tour of North America.