{
  "id": 9284094,
  "title": "Meet Ed Prowse, Northampton’s unsung hero making the most of an unlikely second chance",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/meet-ed-prowse-northamptons-unsung-hero-making-the-most-of-an",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-23T06:00:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/meet-ed-prowse-northampton-unsung-060056014.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ed Prowse, a rugby player who never quite made it as a tighthead prop, has found a new role as a lock for Northampton Saints. Two years ago, he faced the disheartening prospect of an end to his rugby dream. Phil Dowson, the Saints' director of rugby, suggested Prowse try his luck as a second row player, despite his previous attempts as a prop. Prowse, who grew up playing second row or back row, welcomed the opportunity. Two years later, Prowse is a first-teamer, starting in the Premiership final and earning the coaches' player of the season award. While other players may be more in the spotlight, Prowse's contributions are valued by all at the club, especially the props in front of him. His unconventional journey began in farming stock, and he currently weighs around 125kg, allowing him to be both heavy enough for scrum but also light enough to get around the park. Prowse credits his success to Northampton's supportive environment and his ability to adapt to different roles.",
  "summary": "INTERVIEW: Interview: Converted from prop two years ago, Prowse has become a key cog in Northampton’s engine room – he sits down with Harry Latham-Coyle to explain his curious journey",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}