Young prop Owen to stay at Sixways

Worcester Warriors have signed Kai Owen on an extended deal. The 23 year-old signed his first deal in 2020 and has since made 10 appearances for the Premiership club.

"I have no doubt that there will be good growth in his game next season," said Worcester director of rugby Alan Solomons.

"Unfortunately Kai's game time has been limited because of the Covid factor."

Owen has been capped for England at U20 level and had a short stint away from Worcester after being released from the academy but was recalled based on the fine form he displayed at Newport and North Midlands.

"Front row forwards do take time to mature," said Warriors head coach Jonathan Thomas. "But Kai is very clear about what he needs to do to improve and get where he wants to be.

"The job description for front rowers is to do the ugly, unseen parts of rugby. But he works very hard and we are excited about his potential. He showed good resilience to come back into the academy programme having been rejected. He is very explosive and someone who is genetically gifted."