Oli Burrows

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Oli Burrows
Born (2002-05-16) 16 May 2002 (age 23) [1]
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) [2]
Weight113 kg (249 lb)
School Dwr-Y-Felin Comprehensive School, Millfield School
University University of Exeter
Rugby union career
Position Hooker
Current team Dragons
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2021-2024 Exeter Chiefs
2023-2024Cornish Pirates (loan)
2024- Dragons
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
Wales U18
Wales U20

Oliver Burrows (born 16 May 2002) is a Welsh professional rugby union footballer who plays for Dragons RFC. His preferred position is Hooker.

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Early life

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]

Club career

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]

International career

Burrows represented Wales at under-18 level prior to playing for the Wales national under-20 rugby union team. [6] [4]

References

  1. "Oli Burrows". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  2. "Oli Burrows". All Rugby. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  3. "FORMER MILLFIELD RUGBY PLAYERS SIGN FOR EXETER CHIEFS". Millfieldschool.com. 14 September 2020. Retrieved 7 Jan 2026.
  4. 1 2 Evely, John (14 May 2024). "Exeter Chiefs hooker to leave for the United Rugby Championship". Devon Live. Retrieved 7 Jan 2026.
  5. Kirwan, Chris (14 May 2024). "Dragons sign Welsh hooker Oli Burrows from Exeter Chiefs". South Wales Argus. Retrieved 7 Jan 2026.
  6. 1 2 3 "Oli Burrows: Dragons sign hooker from Exeter". 15 May 2024. Retrieved 7 Jan 2026.
  7. "Oli Burrows: Cornish Pirates sign Exeter hooker on loan". BBC Sport. 6 September 2023. Retrieved 7 Jan 2026.
  8. "Welsh clubs defy the odds in Europe as Dragons finally win and Ospreys remain perfect". Walesonline. 14 December 2025. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  9. Thomas, Simon (4 January 2026). "Welsh region wary of 'chasing the wrong things' after 'reality check'". Rugby Pass. Retrieved 7 January 2026.