Owen Franks rugby player
Owen Franks rugby player

Owen Franks

23rd Dec 1987 1.85m/122kg Tighthead Prop

Former England scrumhalf Willi Heinz makes his NPC return

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former England scrumhalf Willi Heinz makes his return to provincial rugby this weekend after being named on the Canterbury bench to face Manawatu in their NPC season opener.   Heinz left the Crusaders...

The last time the Springboks beat the All Blacks in South Africa

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Under-fire All Blacks head coach Ian Foster will be looking to defend an impressive away record against Springboks.   New Zealand suffered a home series defeat to Ireland, a first in...

1, 999 caps: The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Another international test window has come and gone.    A thrilling and historic July test window saw new additions to the test centurion club, and we take a look at what the most capped...

RANKED: The countries with the most test centurions

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

An elite group of 80 men's international players have reached the incredible milestone of 100 test caps.     Even some of the most talented players who have graced the rugby pitch...

Dane Coles Laces Up for Hurricanes Clash Against the Fijian Drua

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As the Hurricanes prepare for their first home game since their return from Australia, Head Coach Jason Holland has named his side to take on the Fijian Drua on Sunday with Hurricanes legend Dane Coles...

The New Zealand and Moana Pasifika Super Rugby Pacific 2022 squads

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Returning star power, some familiar faces from the past join a cast of exciting young rookies in New Zealand's five 2022 Super Rugby Pacific squads announced today.     CLICK HERE TO VIEW...

Hurricanes 2022 Super Rugby Pacific squad announced

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hurricanes Head Coach Jason Holland has announced his squad ahead of the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific competition.   11 players are in line to make their Hurricanes debut when the competition kicks...

The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales and British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones will become the first player to play 149 tests for one country on Saturday.   The 36-year-old second-rower will feature in his 161st test...

Premiership Rugby Ins And Outs

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

BATH RUGBY Ins: Will Butt (academy), Arthur Cordwell (academy), Johannes Jonker (Ealing Trailfinders), D’Arcy Rae (Glasgow Warriors), Kieran Verden (academy), Jaco Coetzee (The Stormers), Danny...

A standing ovation for Aaron Smith after his 100th test match

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Aaron Smith became the first All Black scrumhalf to play 100 test matches on Saturday.   The 32-year-old assisted two tries in New Zealand's 33-25 victory over Australia and was given a standing...