Heather Cowell

Heather Cowell (born 23 January 1996) is an English professional rugby union player and a former gymnast. She plays rugby union as a wing for Premier 15s club Harlequins and the England national team.[1][2][3]

Heather Cowell
Date of birth (1996-01-23) 23 January 1996
Place of birthTwickenham, Greater London, England
UniversityUniversity of Birmingham
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
Current team Harlequins

Cowell was a gymnast before playing rugby union. She started her gymnast career at the age of seven.[4]

Early life and education

Cowell was born in Twickenham, Greater London, England. She studied in Mathematics and Sports Science from the University of Birmingham.[5]

Club career

Cowell played for Worcester Warriors from 2017 to 2018. In 2018, she joined Harlequins.[6] She re-signed for Harlequins in July 2021.[7]

International career

Cowell made her international debut on 14 November 2021 against Canada.[8][9][10][11]

References
  1. "Hotshot: Harlequins Women wing Heather Cowell". Rugby World. 8 November 2019. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. "Cowell leads way as England Women power past Canada for another big win". The Guardian. 14 November 2021. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  3. "England Women: Sadia Kabeya and Heather Cowell set for Red Roses bows against Canada". Sky Sports. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  4. Tomas, Fiona; Bagchi, Rob (14 November 2021). "Heather Cowell has that homely feeling with two tries on debut in England's victory over Canada". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  5. "Heather Cowell". FEEPO. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  6. "Heather Cowell". Women's Rugby Data. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  7. "Heather Cowell and Emily Scott re-sign for Harlequins Women". Harlequins. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  8. "Heather Cowell scores double on Red Roses debut". Rugby World. 14 November 2021. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  9. Ouzia, Malik (14 November 2021). "Cowell scores twice on debut as England beat Canada to extend streak". Evening Standard. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  10. "Kabeya and Cowell to make England debuts". BBC Sport. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  11. "England 51-12 Canada: Heather Cowell scores twice on debut to help extend winning streak". Good Word News. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
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