Club Career
Owen first played rugby with the town team, Hafod Rovers, before moving to Swansea Rugby Club in 1899. Owen played his club rugby partnered with Dick Jones at half-back; known as the 'Dancing Dicks', they were used to devastating effect as they combined their half-back play with running three-quarters. Owen spent 14 years with the club until 1913, and captained Swansea during the 1911–12 season.
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