BOSWER EXTENDS FOR A FIFTH SEASON
Welsh international prop signs for 2025
We are delighted to confirm that Welsh international prop Sam Bowring has signed a 12-month extension to his contract that will see him stay with the club for a fifth consecutive season.
Bowser, 33, first joined the Canes in 2021 following a number of years out of the semi-professional game playing for either National Conference League side Hull Dockers or rugby union outfit Hull Ionians. Sam’s career started at Hull Kingston Rovers, before spells at Batley Bulldogs and two seasons with Newcastle Thunder in 2014 and 2015. Since joining the Canes Sam has scored seven tries in 46 appearances whilst juggling his career as Head of Sports Science at Doncaster Rovers FC, and we very much look forward to hopefully welcoming him into the “50+” club in 2025.
In addition to his club career, Sam’s performances saw him make his Wales debut last season in an uncapped fixture against Cumbria for Kyle Amor’s testimonial. Head Coach John Kear has clearly been monitoring Sam this season and we were pleased to confirm that Sam had been called up to the Welsh team for their friendly against Jamaica at The Knoll in mid-November, before he and the rest of the squad travel to France for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Bowser on extending his time with the Canes:
“I'm delighted to stay and sign for the 2025 season. Personally, the 2024 season had its up and downs as I had broken my hand in the friendlies but I finished the season strong, which allowed me to play my best rugby since joining the club.
The club is making progress year on year and I want to play an important role in a promotion-winning team. Mark and Leigh have put together a strong squad to build off the success we had this season and I cannot wait for the 2025 season to start.”
Head Coach Mark Dunning on retaining Sam:
“We’re delighted to retain the services of Sam for at least another year.
Sam has had a really mixed 2024 after missing a chunk of the season through injury in the 1895 Cup early in the season. He had to be patient once fit again and wait for his opportunity but, once he did, he’s played some of the best rugby of his career and been a real leader within our pack, ultimately justifying his selection for the Wales National Squad against Jamaica and in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.
All at the club wish Sam well on international duty and look forward to more of the same in 2025.”
Sam is one of TWO announcements we will be making today, so don’t look away just yet!