Owen Franks

Quick Facts

Full Name	Owen Franks
Occupation	Rugby Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 23, 1987(1987-12-23)
Age	37
Birthplace	Motueka
Country	New Zealand
Birth City	Tasman District
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Owen Franks Biography

Owen Franks is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Player who was born on December 23, 1987 in Motueka, Tasman District, New Zealand. New Zealand rugby prop who was a part of the Crusaders and the All Blacks in 2009.

He along with the New Zealander He and fellow New Zealander Israel Dagg both played for the Crusaders. both played for the Crusaders.

He made his debut for Canterbury in the Air New Zealand Cup in 2007. He was also Campbell Johnstone’s understudy before he left for France and Franks assumed the tighthead duties for the Canterbury team. His older brother, Ben Franks is also a prop and has played alongside Owen.

His first match for New Zealand came against Italy in 2009, which the All Blacks won 27–6. Franks was chosen for the 2009 Tri-Nations tournament in New Zealand’s first match against Australia. He went on to play the next two games against South Africa before playing once again against Australia. Franks played the penultimate match against South Africa but missed the final match, with Neemia Tialata playing instead. He then came on as a sub against Wales during an international test in November. A week later he started in a win over England and went on to be victorious over France a week later.

Ben, his brother Ben was also an elite footballer.

Owen Franks Net Worth

Owen Franks is one of the richest Rugby Player from New Zealand. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Owen Franks 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a student at the Christchurch Boys’ High School, and played rugby for the club at Linwood.

He gained notoriety for his incredible strength that allowed him to squat up to 240 pounds.

Owen Thomas Franks (born 23 December 1987) is a New Zealand rugby player who currently plays for Northampton Saints in the English Gallagher Premiership competition.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Owen Franks Dating?

According to our records, Owen Franks married to Emma Vieceli. As of December 1, 2023, Owen Franks’s is not dating anyone.

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Franks carried a heavy workload for the All Blacks in 2012, appearing in 13 tests. Franks started 12 times in 2012 with the exception of the third Bledisloe Cup test against Australia on 20 October as he replaced newcomer Charlie Faumuina off the bench as the All Blacks drew against the Wallabies 18-18.

Facts & Trivia

Owen Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in New Zealand. Owen Franks celebrates birthday on December 23 of every year.

Franks’ contribution to the All Blacks in 2013 was not as significant due to injuries, with Charlie Faumuina covering for Franks. The ten tests Franks played in 2013 saw him achieve some personal and professional milestones, playing his 50th test for New Zealand on 14 September 2013 when the All Blacks defeated the Springboks 29-15 at Eden Park. Franks’ 50th test was unfortunately overshadowed by the outstanding performance of All Black captain Kieran Read and the ill-discipline of both sides, with Springbok hooker Bismarck du Plessis being red-carded in the 41st minute for elbowing All Black flanker Liam Messam’s face. Franks was replaced by Faumuina in the 64th minute of the test.

Top Facts about Owen Franks

1. Owen Franks is a New Zealand rugby union player.
2. He was born on December 23, 1987 in Motueka, New Zealand.
3. Franks has played for the Crusaders and All Blacks teams.
4. He made his debut for the All Blacks in 2009 against Italy.
5. Franks has won two Rugby World Cups with the All Blacks in 2011 and 2015.
6. He has played over 100 Super Rugby games for the Crusaders.
7. Franks is known for his strong scrummaging ability.
8. He retired from international rugby in 2019 after playing 108 tests.
9. Franks was named New Zealand Rugby Player of the Year in 2013.
10. His brother Ben also plays professional rugby union for Northampton Saints and England team

What happened to Owen Franks?

It will be Franks’ first game of rugby in 15 months after suffering a torn Achilles before the start of pre-season, which threatened to end his Super Rugby Pacific season before it started. “I was doing some sprints and like anyone who has done it will tell you, it just happens out of the blue,” he said.

Is Owen Franks retired?

Having signed for Northampton earlier in 2019, Franks’ shock omission from the squad effectively ended his decorated international career.

How old is Owen Franks?

34 years (December 23, 1987)