Ken Owens announces retirement on medical advice after career with Scarlets, Wales, British and Irish Lions

Ken Owens has announced his retirement from rugby on medical grounds, after a hugely successful career representing Scarlets, Wales and the British and Irish Lions. The 37-year-old hooker has not played this season due to a long-term back injury, and last played for Scarlets in April 2023. He captained Wales for the first time during the 2023 Six Nations, returning after a year out with a back injury, and retires having picked up 91 Test caps for his country.

Not playing has been challenging, but the time is right to follow medical advice and hang up my boots,' Owens 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.

Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)

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