| Born | 16 May 2002 [1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) [2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 113 kg (249 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Dwr-Y-Felin Comprehensive School, Millfield School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | University of Exeter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Oliver Burrows (born 16 May 2002) is a Welsh professional rugby union footballer who plays for Dragons RFC. His preferred position is Hooker.
From Neath, Burrows was educated at Dwr-Y-Felin Comprehensive School, before gaining a scholarship to attend Millfield in Somerset, prior to studying for a degree in International Business Management at the University of Exeter. [3] [4]
Burrows played in the youth set-up at Ospreys prior to joining Exeter Chiefs in 2020. [5] Burrows made his senior debut for Exeter in the Premiership Rugby Cup against Bristol Bears in 2021. [6] He started for Exeter in their opening two group games in the Premiership Rugby Cup during the 2022-23 season, also appearing in the Rugby Premiership for the club. He joined Cornish Pirates on loan in September 2023. [7]
Burrows signed for Dragons RFC ahead of the 2024-25 season. [6] As well as playing for the club in the European Challenge Cup, [8] his performances for Dragons included a man-of-the-match award against Scarlets in the United Rugby Championship on 1 January 2026. [9]
Burrows represented Wales at under-18 level prior to playing for the Wales national under-20 rugby union team. [6] [4]