Joe Owen (rugby union)

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Joe Owen
Date of birth (2001-08-16) 16 August 2001 (age 23) [1]
Height2.00 m (6 ft 7 in) [2]
Weight109 kg (240 lb)
School The King's School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Current team Bristol
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2021-2022 Clifton ()
2022- Bristol ()

Joe Owen (born 16 August 2001) is an English professional rugby union footballer who plays as a lock for Rugby Premiership side Bristol Bears.

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Career

He played for Clifton RFC in the 2021-22 season prior to joining Bristol Bears in 2022. [3] He played for the club in the Premiership Rugby Cup, with performances including a 40-yard solo try against Doncaster Knights in September 2023. [4] After also making his league debut during the 2023-24 season, he signed a new professional contract with the club in March 2024. [5] [6]

He made his first Premiership Rugby start on 29 November 2024, in a 48-28 win over Harlequins. [7]

Personal life

He attended The King's School, Gloucester. [8]

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References

  1. "Joe Owen". TNT Sport. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  2. "Joe Owen". All.Rugby. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
  3. "Joe Owen". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
  4. Evely, John (30 September 2023). "Bristol Bears player ratings from Doncaster Knights win - 'A real class act'". Bristol Post. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
  5. Evely, John (7 March 2024). "Bristol Bears contract renewal announcements LIVE: Pat Lam locks down young core of his squad". Bristol Post. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
  6. "Bristol Bears contracts: Will Capon and George Kloska among nine to sign new deals". BBC Sport. 7 March 2024. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
  7. Henson, Mike (2 December 2024). "Marler's mic drop, Falcons' film night & Fasogbon's wave". BBC Sport.
  8. "Notable Alumni". thekingsschool.co.uk. Retrieved 3 December 2024.