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 game![]() BBC Sport - Published | |
Wales need to show pride in Rome - Owens![]() BBC Sport - Published | |
Strike threat 'a hugely emotional time' - Owens![]() BBC Sport - Published | |
Last two weeks have taken toll on Wales - Owens![]() BBC Sport - Published | |
Owens reflects on 'horrendous' build-up to England![]() BBC Sport - Published | |
Welsh rugby needs to stop being a 'laughing stock'![]() BBC Sport - Published | |
'We need to be at the top, not a laughing stock'![]() BBC Sport - Published | |
We started well, but weren't clinical - Owens![]() BBC Sport - Published | |
Owens hopes Wales put pride back into Welsh rugby![]() BBC Sport - Published | |
Scarlets 'legend' Owens deserves Wales captaincy![]() BBC Sport - Published | Owens to captain Wales for 2023 Six Nations![]() BBC Sport - Published |