He won a gold medal in the mixed doubles at the 1998 Commonwealth Games, partnering Michelle Martin. Rowland was also runner-up in the men's doubles at the inaugural World Squash Federation World Doubles Squash Championships in 1997, partnering with Dan Jenson against winners Chris Walker-Mark Cairns of England (15-11, 15-13).
Rowland won a gold medal in mixed doubles at the 1998 Commonwealth Games and was runner-up in men's doubles at the inaugural World Doubles Squash Championships in 1997. He partnered with Michelle Martin and Dan Jenson respectively.