Injury forces Lion Owens to retire

Published date18 April 2024
Publication titleEvening Chronicle
The 37-year-old hooker, who played five Tests for the British and Irish Lions, has been sidelined for almost a year because of the injury, last playing for the Scarlets in April 2023

Owens won two Grand Slams and two further Six Nations titles during his 91 caps for Wales, whom he led during last year's Six Nations.

"Reluctantly, I am announcing my retirement from rugby. Not playing has been challenging, but the time is right to follow medical advice and hang up my boots," he said.

"Had I written the script there would have been one more game for Wales, for the Scarlets and ultimately Carmarthen Athletic. A chance to sign off and thank everyone involved.

"It was not to be. It might not be the dream ending, but my career has been more than I could have dreamt of.

"Whilst part of me wishes I could have done more, I am well aware that if you had told me as a kid I would be fortunate enough to experience what I have, to have...

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