Ken Owens
Affectionately known as ‘The Sheriff’, Ken Owens is one of the most popular Welsh rugby internationals of recent years, captaining his country in the 2023 Six Nations.
He is a highly respected figure in the world of rugby, known for his resilience, leadership, and extensive career as a hooker for both the Scarlets and the Wales national team, as well as appearances with the British and Lions tour.
As a keynote speaker, Ken brings a wealth of experience from the highest levels of international rugby.
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Born in Carmarthen to a former rugby player father, Ken Owens joined Llanelli RFC (known as the Scarlets) to pursue his rugby career as a hooker. He made his debut in 2006, the same year he won two caps for the Wales Under 19s team. He would go on to win caps for the U20, U21, and senior teams.
Over his club career, he played for:
– Scarlets: 270 appearances and 110 points
– Carmarthen Quins: 2 appearances
He made his debut for the senior Welsh international team at the 2011 World Cup in New Zealand; in the same season he would make his Six Nations debut, a tournament that won Wales the Grand Slam. He also played every match of the 2015 World Cup, making it to the quarter finals. In 2023, Warren Gatland made him captain, where he became the principality’s oldest ever captain. Altogether, he made 91 appearances for the senior Welsh international team, scoring 30 points.
In 2017, he was called up to the British and Irish Lions squad, captaining the side in a tour match; he would go on to make five appearances for the team.
He officially announced his retirement in 2024 due to a worsening of back and neck injuries.
Ken Owens | Retirement
Since retiring, Ken has shown a keen interesting in history, appearing in the “Ask Ken” slot on the Wynne Evans Show for BBC Radio Wales.
He is now a sought-after sporting speaker, offering unique insights into the importance of teamwork, leadership, and overcoming adversity. His discussions on resilience in sport and life are particularly powerful as they come from his own experiences of injury and performing under pressure.
Ken Owens | Speaking Topics
– Leadership
– Teamwork
– Resilience
– Rugby Strategy
– Peak Performance
– Motivation
– Mental Toughness
– Career Longevity
– Elite Sport
– International Rugby
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