Freddie Owsley

Freddie Owsley (born 6 January 1997) is an, English-born Scotland 7s rugby union player who last played for Edinburgh Rugby in the United Rugby Championship. Owsley's primary position is wing or fullback.

Professional career

A former sprinter, who represented Great Britain U20's in the 200m, 400m, 4 × 100 m and 4 × 400 m, and was crowned national indoor champion at in the 400m at U20, Owsley was a member of the Bristol Bears academy, signing a professional contract in May 2020.

He joined Edinburgh Rugby in April 2021, having not made a professional appearance for Bristol, with the intention of playing for Scotland. He made his Edinburgh debut in Round 4 of the 2021–22 EPCR Challenge Cup against Brive, scoring two tries.

In 2022 Owsley was called up to the Scotland Men's 7s squad for the first time ahead of the Toulouse and London legs of the2021–22 HSBC World Sevens Series.He competed at the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town.

In October 2022 Owsley announced his departure from Edinburgh Rugby “to pursue other playing opportunities”.