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'''Michael Owen''' (born 7 November 1980 in [[Pontypridd]]), was educated at [[Bryn Celynnog]] Comprehensive school in [[Beddau]] and was a [[Wales|Welsh]] [[rugby union]] player. He played for [[Saracens F.C.|Saracens]] at club level and [[Wales national rugby union team|Wales]] internationally, having previously represented [[Newport Gwent Dragons]] in the [[Magners League]]. Owen, who is 6'5" and 242 lb (1.96 m, 111 kg), most often played [[Number eight (rugby union)|Number 8]], but was also versatile enough to play [[Flanker (rugby union)|flanker]] or even [[Lock (rugby union)|lock]]. His ball handling was arguably his greatest asset. Phone went off in lecture with Anya Higgins on 2/11/11 at 10.42am. Disgrace.
'''Michael Owen''' (born 7 November 1980 in [[Pontypridd]]), was educated at [[Bryn Celynnog]] Comprehensive school in [[Beddau]] and was a [[Wales|Welsh]] [[rugby union]] player. He played for [[Saracens F.C.|Saracens]] at club level and [[Wales national rugby union team|Wales]] internationally, having previously represented [[Newport Gwent Dragons]] in the [[Magners League]]. Owen, who is 6'5" and 242 lb (1.96 m, 111 kg), most often played [[Number eight (rugby union)|Number 8]], but was also versatile enough to play [[Flanker (rugby union)|flanker]] or even [[Lock (rugby union)|lock]]. His ball handling was arguably his greatest asset.


In July 2010, Owen announced his retirement from the game at 29 due to a persistent knee problem.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/rugby_union/welsh/8781489.stm | work=BBC News | title=Injury forces Owen to quit rugby. | date=2010-07-02}}</ref> He is studying business at the University of Hertfordshire, on a two year course.
In July 2010, Owen announced his retirement from the game at 29 due to a persistent knee problem.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/rugby_union/welsh/8781489.stm | work=BBC News | title=Injury forces Owen to quit rugby. | date=2010-07-02}}</ref> He is studying business at the University of Hertfordshire, on a two year course. Phone went off in lecture with Anya Higgins on 2/11/11 at 10.42am. Disgrace.


In March 2010 he began coaching at Hertford RFC, helping them to gain National 2 league status in April 2011.
In March 2010 he began coaching at Hertford RFC, helping them to gain National 2 league status in April 2011.

Revision as of 10:44, 2 November 2011

Michael Owen
Birth nameMichael Owen
Date of birth (1980-11-07) 7 November 1980 (age 44)
Place of birthPontypridd
Height6 ft 5 in (1.97 m)
Weight17 st 2 lb (109 kg)
SchoolBryn Celynnog
UniversityUniversity of Glamorgan
Rugby union career
Position(s) Second row, Number 8 or Flanker
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1999–2003
2003–2008
2008–2010		 Pontypridd
Newport GD
Saracens		 103
98
16		 (?)
(45)
(5)
Correct as of 2009-02-23
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)




2002–present
2005–2010		 Wales U19
Wales U21
Wales Dev
Wales A
Wales
Lions



41
1



(10)
(0)
Correct as of 2007-04-13

Michael Owen (born 7 November 1980 in Pontypridd), was educated at Bryn Celynnog Comprehensive school in Beddau and was a Welsh rugby union player. He played for Saracens at club level and Wales internationally, having previously represented Newport Gwent Dragons in the Magners League. Owen, who is 6'5" and 242 lb (1.96 m, 111 kg), most often played Number 8, but was also versatile enough to play flanker or even lock. His ball handling was arguably his greatest asset.

In July 2010, Owen announced his retirement from the game at 29 due to a persistent knee problem.[1] He is studying business at the University of Hertfordshire, on a two year course. Phone went off in lecture with Anya Higgins on 2/11/11 at 10.42am. Disgrace.

In March 2010 he began coaching at Hertford RFC, helping them to gain National 2 league status in April 2011.

He was a co-commentator for ITV's coverage of the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

International career

Owen became the 1,000th player capped by Wales when he made his debut in the first Test against South Africa in June 2002.

He temporarily took over from the injured Gareth Thomas as Wales captain during the 2005 Six Nations, and became the 122nd Captain of his country when he led Wales out against Scotland and served in the position as Wales won its first Grand Slam in 27 years.

Owen received a call-up to the British and Irish Lions for their 2005 New Zealand tour. On 23 May in Cardiff, he had the honour of captaining the side for their match at Millennium Stadium against Argentina, as tour captain Brian O'Driscoll was rested. He temporarily returned home for the birth of his second child.

Club career

Owen played for Pontypridd RFC from 1999 until the side merged with Bridgend RFC to form the ill fated Celtic Warriors in 2003 and from 2003 until 2008 he played for the Newport Gwent Dragons. Owen joined Guinness Premiership side Saracens for the 2008/2009 season after signing a two-year deal with the club.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ "Injury forces Owen to quit rugby". BBC News. 2010-07-02.
  2. ^ "Owen quits Dragons for Saracens". BBC. 2008-01-25. Retrieved 2008-01-25.
  3. ^ "Michael Owen to make Vicarage Road switch". Saracens. 2008-01-25. Retrieved 2008-01-25.

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