Career
And subsequently played rugby league. He was capped five times for Scotland in 1961-1962. He also played for Selkirk Reconstruction Finance Corporation. He went on the 1962 British Lions tour to South Africa.
Cowan transferred to Leeds during the 1962-1963 season, and scored 119-tries during his rugby league career.
Challenge Cup final appearances
Ronnie Cowan played in Leeds" 7-21 defeat by Leigh in the 1971 Challenge Cup final during the 1970-1971 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 15 May 1971 in front of a crowd of 85,514. County Cup final appearances
Ronnie Cowan played Right-wing, id est (that is) number 2, in Leeds" 2-18 defeat by Wakefield Trinity in the 1964 Yorkshire Cup final during the 1964-1965 season at Fartown Ground, Huddersfield on Saturday 31 October 1964, and played centre, id est (that is) number 4, in the 23-7 victory over Featherstone Rovers in the 1970 Yorkshire Cup final during the 1970-1971 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 21 November 1970.
BBC2 Floodlit Trophy final appearances
Syd Hynes played centre, id est (that is) number 4, in Leeds" 9-5 victory over Saint Helens in the 1970 BBC2 Floodlit Trophy final during the 1970-1971 season at Headingley Stadium, Leeds on Tuesday 15 December 1970. Ron Cowan is the son of the rugby union and rugby league football player James "Jim"/"Jimmy" Cowan, and the younger brother of the rugby union and rugby league football player, Stan Cowan.
