Joe Owen (rugby union)

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Joe Owen

Born	(2001-08-16) 16 August 2001 (age 24) [1]
Height	2.00 m (6 ft 7 in) [2]
Weight	114 kg (17 st 13 lb; 251 lb)
School	The King's School
Rugby union career
Position Lock Current team Bristol Bears Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2021–2022 Clifton 11 (25) 2022– Bristol Bears 47 (20) Correct as of 2 January 2026 International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2025– England A 1 (0) Correct as of 15 November 2025

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

Career

Owen 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, Owen 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]

In November 2025, Owen represented England A in a victory against Spain. ^{[8] [9]}

Personal life

Owen attended The King's School, Gloucester. ^[10]

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. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
8. Evely, John (7 November 2025). "Pat Lam explains why Joe Batley will not captain England A against the All Blacks XV". Bristol Post. Retrieved 5 January 2026.
9. Telfer, Alastair (15 November 2025). "Caluori scores as England A edge past Spain". BBC Sport. Retrieved 5 January 2026.
10. "Notable Alumni". thekingsschool.co.uk. Retrieved 3 December 2024.