TRANSFER: Leicester Tigers sign forward Cowan-Dickie

He joins Tigers effective immediately ahead of the 2021/22 Gallagher Premiership season.

The 30-year-old older brother of England international Luke joins Tigers from Championship club Cornish Pirates, where he has made more than 60 appearances since in two stints in the South West.

A product of the Exeter Chiefs Academy, Cowan-Dickie has represented Cornwall, England U19s Academies and England Counties, as well as spending time with National League sides Redruth and Plymouth Albion.

Speaking about the addition of Cowan-Dickie, Leicester Tigers Head Coach Steve Borthwick said: "Tom is a tough, hard-working and experienced rugby player, who we are pleased to welcome to Leicester Tigers.

"With Julián Montoya away on international duty and Charlie Clare suffering a knock, which will keep him out for a few weeks, Tom adds important depth to our ranks at hooker."

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Scotland fullback Stuart Hogg’s brother, Graham, has played for Scotland in the IRB Sevens World Series as well as representing his country at under-18, under-19 and under-20. A very talented player, his career did not take off in the same way as his younger brother due to a number of serious knee injuries.

He spent his three-year professional career between 2002 and 2005 at Newcastle Falcons, alongside his brother, Jonny, predominantly playing as a Centre.

The younger brother of Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton, he represented Leinster Rugby at schoolboy level but did not make the professional academy. The lock then moved to France to play lower level rugby before joining Exeter Chiefs. Following further stints with London Irish and Jersey Reds, Sexton joined South African Pro14 side Southern Kings on a three-year contract ahead of the 2019–20 season.

The versatile 17-year-old back, who has a big reputation, is making a name for himself on the south coast. Currently plying his trade with the Exeter Chiefs U18, he is certainly a name to watch out for in the future.

Joseph, from Newbury, Somerset, followed in the footsteps of his brother, England and Bath Rugby centre Jonathan ‘JJ’ Joseph, towards a career in professional rugby by signing with London Irish’s academy. Will, who is an outside centre, has also played in all the England U18 league matches, crossing for several tries. A very exciting prospect.