Ken Owens
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Kenneth James Owens is a Welsh rugby union player who plays as a hooker for the Scarlets and Wales. He made his debut for the Scarlets in 2006, taking over from Matthew Rees as their first-choice hooker upon Rees' departure for the Cardiff Blues in 2013. He also served as backup to Rees, among others, for Wales following his debut against Namibia at the 2011 Rugby World Cup. In 2016, he took over as Wales' first-choice hooker, and in January 2023, following almost a year out with a back injury, he was named as captain for the 2023 Six Nations Championship.
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Wales and Lions hooker Owens retires aged 37Wales' most capped hooker and oldest ever captain Ken Owens announces his retirement from rugby.BBC Sport - Published | |
Hooker Owens will not 'return in near future'Scarlets admit any potential return from injury for Wales hooker Ken Owens "will not happen in the near future".BBC Sport - Published | |
Veteran Wales hooker Owens ruled out of World CupKen Owens captained Wales in the Six Nations but will miss the 2023 Rugby World Cup after failing to recover from a back injury.BBC Sport - Published | |
Owens dashed to baby's birth before France gameCaptain Ken Owens says he has had a busy week after returning to Wales from France for the birth of his baby.BBC Sport - Published | |
Wales need to show pride in Rome - OwensKen Owens has had a baptism of fire as Wales captain, managing turmoil on and off the pitch during the Six Nations.BBC Sport - Published | |
Strike threat 'a hugely emotional time' - OwensWales captain Ken Owens says the decision over whether to strike against England was democratic and that it had been a hugely emotional time for the players.BBC Sport - Published | |
Last two weeks have taken toll on Wales - OwensWales captain Ken Owens says two weeks of off-field turmoil "have taken their toll" on his players as England won in Cardiff in round three of the Six Nations.BBC Sport - Published | |
Owens reflects on 'horrendous' build-up to EnglandWales captain Ken Owens reflects on the "horrendous" build-up to the Six Nations match against England where players considered strike action.BBC Sport - Published | |
Welsh rugby needs to stop being a 'laughing stock'Wales captain Ken Owens says Welsh rugby needs to aim to return to top of world rugby after becoming a "laughing stock".BBC Sport - Published | |
'We need to be at the top, not a laughing stock'Wales captain Ken Owens says Welsh rugby needs to be back at the top of world rugby - not a laughing stock - as a player walkout is narrowly avoided.BBC Sport - Published | |
We started well, but weren't clinical - OwensWales captain Ken Owens says his side started well against Scotland in the Six Nations, but were not clinical and made too many errors in their 35-7 defeat at Murrayfield.BBC Sport - Published | |
Owens hopes Wales put pride back into Welsh rugbyNew Wales captain Ken Owens says his side are aiming to put pride back into Welsh rugby against Ireland in the Six Nations opener.BBC Sport - Published | |
Scarlets 'legend' Owens deserves Wales captaincyScarlets coach Dwayne Peel believes Ken Owens has earned his chance to captain Wales in the upcoming Six Nations.BBC Sport - Published | Owens to captain Wales for 2023 Six NationsVeteran Scarlets hooker Ken Owens will captain Wales in the 2023 Six Nations, taking over from Justin Tipuric.BBC Sport - Published |