Ken Owens
Born: January 3, 1987 (age 36)
Weight: 17st 2lb (109kg)
Hometown: Carmarthen, Wales
Position: Hooker
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Preview: Wales vs. England - prediction, team news, head to head
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Six Nations clash between Wales and England, including predictions, team news and their head-to-head record.
Feb 23, 18:10
Preview: Scotland vs. Wales - prediction, team news, head to head
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Six Nations clash between Scotland and Wales, including predictions, team news and head-to-head record.
Feb 9, 18:28
Preview: Wales vs. Ireland - prediction, team news, head to head
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Six Nations clash between Wales and Ireland, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Feb 2, 21:45
Heartbreak for Lions as Morne Steyn boots South Africa to victory again
Steyn hit the target with a minute left to snatch a 19-16 victory.
Aug 7, 19:26
Lions have 'blueprint' for victory over favourites South Africa, says Ken Owens
The 34-year-old Scarlets player will make his first Test start for the Lions.
Aug 5, 15:29
Warren Gatland pays tribute to "exceptional" Alun Wyn Jones
Alun Wyn Jones played 27 minutes as a second-half replacement against the Stormers.
Jul 17, 20:49
Who could replace Alun Wyn Jones as Lions captain?
Alun Wyn Jones will not be going to South Africa after he dislocated his shoulder on Saturday.
Jun 26, 19:50
Jamie George insists Saracens players can cope with Lions tour
The club's five British and Irish Lions jetted into Jersey on Monday morning to join up with Warren Gatland's squad.
Jun 21, 22:24
British and Irish Lions receive second coronavirus vaccinations
A number of players and staff who have not already had both doses visited a medical centre at Fort Regent on Tuesday.
Jun 15, 14:12
Wayne Pivac includes five uncapped players for Wales' summer Tests
Jonathan Davies will captain the side against Canada and Argentina in Cardiff.
Jun 7, 12:59
Ken Owens: 'Wales must use Six Nations campaign as stepping stone'
Wales have to wait until Friday night to find out if they have won the Six Nations title after missing out on a Grand Slam.
Mar 21, 22:39
Ken Owens pays tribute to Wales boss Wayne Pivac
Wayne Pivac's side will take on France looking to complete the Six Nations Grand Slam.
Mar 15, 22:15
Wales edge closer to Six Nations glory after Italy thrashing
The unbeaten tournament leaders reeled off a third successive bonus-point victory to increase pressure on their rivals for silverware.
Mar 13, 16:52
A look at how Ken Owens and Luca Bigi compare
The two hookers are set to go head-to-head at Rome's Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.
Mar 10, 09:51
Wales' Ken Owens fires warning to England ahead of Six Nations clash
Wayne Pivac's side are in the hunt for Grand Slam glory after wins over Ireland and Scotland.
Feb 20, 22:10
Wales boss Wayne Pivac lauds "form player" Dan Lydiate
The Ospreys flanker will feature as Wales launch their Six Nations campaign against Ireland in Cardiff.
Feb 5, 15:38
George North to start at centre for Wales against Ireland
The Ospreys wing will win his 99th cap on Sunday.
Feb 5, 12:19
Wales boss Wayne Pivac calls for Six Nations improvement
Wales won just three out of 10 Tests under Wayne Pivac last year.
Jan 28, 08:12
Analysing Wales' dip in form under Wayne Pivac
Wales are reeling from their worst run of results since 2016.
Nov 16, 11:51
Wales will be without injured Ken Owens for autumn campaign
Ken Owens ruled out of Wales' autumn campaign with shoulder injury
Oct 14, 15:40
Wayne Pivac off to winning start as Wales boss
Wales scored six tries in an entertaining contest.
Nov 30, 18:11
Justin Tipuric named as Wales captain for Wayne Pivac's first match
Warren Gatland is head coach of the Barbarians.
Nov 28, 11:45
Ken Owens talks up Wales' confidence ahead of quarter-finals
Warren Gatland's side have defeated France in seven of their last eight meetings.
Oct 17, 07:56
Alun Wyn Jones to earn record 130th Wales cap against Australia
Wales unchanged for Pool D showdown against Australia.
Sep 27, 07:17
Georgia forwards coach Graham Rowntree is 'technically one of the best'
Wales wary of Georgia's forward power heading into World Cup clash.
Sep 22, 04:40
Aaron Wainwright in line for World Cup debut against Georgia
Wales head coach Warren Gatland has named a powerful line-for his side's tournament opener.
Sep 21, 06:01
Ken Owens insists Wales will use Rob Howley affair as motivation
Wales are preparing for their first World Cup game following the departure of their assistant coach.
Sep 20, 07:12
'No doubt' Wales players have been affected by potential regions merger talks
Wales will win the Six Nations title and clinch a Grand Slam if they win their remaining two games against Scotland and Ireland.
Mar 5, 18:52
Welsh rugby regions talks have distracted my players, admits head coach Gatland
Wales will win Six Nations title and Grand Slam if they topple remaining opponents Scotland and Ireland.
Mar 5, 16:01
Ken Owens concerned about proposed shake-up of Welsh rugby regions
Wales stalwart Owens has spoken out on his fears over a planned Scarlets-Ospreys merger.
Mar 5, 13:33
Owens eyeing record books as in-form Wales extend winning streak to 10
A spectacular victory at Stade de France sets Wales up for concerted Six Nations title push.
Feb 2, 13:00
Wales focused on performance not records - captain Alun Wyn Jones
Wales are unbeaten since last season"s Six Nations, embarking on a lengthy unbeaten run.
Jan 31, 16:18
Sam Warburton 'fit and ready' for British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand
British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton insists that he is fully fit for the tour of New Zealand after spending a spell on the sidelines with an ankle injury.
May 22, 22:27
Ken Owens expected to be fit for British and Irish Lions
Ken Owens is "improving every day and is very upbeat" about playing a part for the British and Irish Lions this summer, according to Scarlets coach Wayne Pivac.
May 20, 14:52
Report: England trio set to miss out on British and Irish Lions squad
England trio Joe Launchbury, Jonathan Joseph and Dylan Hartley could reportedly miss out on the British and Irish Lions squad for their tour of New Zealand.
Apr 17, 21:22
Warren Gatland: 'Dylan Hartley still in contention for Lions captaincy'
Warren Gatland talks up Dylan Hartley's credentials for the British and Irish Lions captaincy, insisting that the hooker has done a "fantastic" job for England.
Mar 20, 21:31
Wales unchanged for Six Nations clash against France
Wales name an unchanged side for Saturday's Six Nations finale against France.
Mar 15, 10:23
Warren Gatland 'excited' by New Zealand test
Wales head coach Warren Gatland is excited about the prospect of taking on back-to-back world champions New Zealand in their summer tour.
Jun 9, 12:44
Live Commentary: Wales 54-9 Uruguay - as it happened
Wales score eight tries to thrash Uruguay in their Rugby World Cup opener. Find out how the action unfolded with Sports Mole's full text commentary.
Sep 20, 14:06
Aaron Jarvis open to playing hooker
Aaron Jarvis claims that he would be comfortable playing as a hooker for Wales at the World Cup.
Sep 16, 14:40
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