Ken Owens rugby player
Ken Owens rugby player

Ken Owens

3rd Jan 1987 1.85m/107kg Hooker

North says champions Wales can thrive as underdogs

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales star George North told Stats Perform "fierce competitor" Dan Biggar can prove an inspiring captain in the absence of Alun Wyn Jones.   George North is looking forward to the day his children...

The 31 players who could make their test debut during the Six Nations

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2022 Six Nations kicks off next weekend, with the new year bringing new players who will look to make their mark on the test arena.   Defending Champions Wales have included three uncapped...

George North still dreaming of Wales Six Nations return after long injury lay-off

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Speaking to Stats Perform, Wales star George North indicated there was a chance he could still play a part in the Six Nations.     George North still believes he could feature for Wales...

Wales squad announcement: Dan Biggar to lead team in Six Nations

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wayne Pivac has announced his Wales 2022 Six Nations squad.    The Welsh will commence their campaign on 5 February in Dublin where they will tackle the Irish.    Dan...

Looking ahead to an action-packed round of Autumn Nations Series

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A feast of rugby awaits fans around the world as Round 3 of the Autumn Nations Series offers a total of nine Test matches in what is sure to be an action-packed weekend.    Italy vs All...

Wales team to tackle the Boks

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales boss Wayne Pivac has rung the changes for his side to take on the World Champion Springboks in Cardiff.    There has been bad news for Wales this week as it was announced that...

How Injury Hit Wales Could Line Up Against South Africa

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The injury list for Wales is mounting with the confirmation that captain Alun Wyn Jones has been ruled out of the remainder of the Autumn Nations Series following the injury he sustained against...

Wayne Pivac calls up SA-born Ulster hooker

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following the withdrawal of Ken Owens from the Welsh national squad, head coach Wayne Pivac has called up 25 year-old South African-born Bradley Roberts, who currently plies his trade...

Alun Wyn Jones to break Richie McCaw's appearance record against New Zealand

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales Head coach Wayne Pivac has named his side that combines experience and some of the country’s most exciting young talent for the opening game of the Autumn Nations Series against New Zealand...

Two uncapped players in Wales 38-man squad

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales have named a 38-man squad for the forthcoming Autumn Nations Series 2021 campaign.     Wales U20 and Exter Chiefs forward Christ Tshiunza is one of two uncapped players named in the...