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. ==References==