Age, Biography and Wiki
Owen Franks (Owen Thomas Franks) was born on 23 December, 1987 in Motueka, New Zealand, is a NZ international rugby union player. Discover Owen Franks's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 36 years old?
| Popular As |
Owen Thomas Franks |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
36 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
23 December, 1987 |
| Birthday |
23 December |
| Birthplace |
Motueka, New Zealand |
| Nationality |
New Zealand
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He is a member of famous player with the age 36 years old group.
Owen Franks Height, Weight & Measurements
At 36 years old, Owen Franks height is 185 cm and Weight 122 kg.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
185 cm |
| Weight |
122 kg |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Owen Franks's Wife?
His wife is Emma Vieceli
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Emma Vieceli |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Owen Franks Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Owen Franks worth at the age of 36 years old? Owen Franks’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from New Zealand. We have estimated Owen Franks's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
player |
Owen Franks Social Network
Timeline
Owen Thomas Franks (born 23 December 1987) is a New Zealand rugby player who currently plays for Crusaders in the Super Rugby competition.
His usual position is tighthead prop.
Franks has previously represented the Canterbury Rugby Football Union in the Mitre 10 Cup, the Crusaders in the international Super Rugby competition and New Zealand at international level.
New Zealand won against France 8–7, with Franks collecting his winners' medal as All Black captain Richie McCaw lifted the trophy, with New Zealand winning the competition for the second time, having won the first Rugby World Cup in 1987.
Franks 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.
The Crusaders' win was their eighth title and first since 2008.
He made his debut for New Zealand in 2009 and played 108 tests across a 10-year period, making him one of the most-capped rugby players of all time.
Franks made his debut for the Crusaders in 2009 as a substitute against the Western Force but made his first start in the victory over the Bulls and his stellar performance also secured him an All Black contract.
Relatively small in stature, he is known for his great scrummaging technique and mobility around the field.
He is also very strong, with the ability to squat 280 kg.
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.
Franks became a regular starter for the All Blacks in 2010, supplanting the long-serving Neemia Tialata as New Zealand's first-choice tighthead prop.
His first game was against Ireland with his brother Ben playing with him.
They went on to play Wales twice together.
He played once again in the Tri-Nations tournament, starting the first four matches against South Africa and Australia.
His brother Ben played the third test against South Africa but he missed out.
However he appeared in the final match against Australia winning 23–22.
He went on to lose the Halloween test against Australia.
He took part in four of New Zealand's November friendlies beating England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.
He was a member of the squads that won the 2011 and 2015 Rugby World Cups, and is one of only 21 players who have won the Rugby World Cup on multiple occasions.
Franks did not score any points for New Zealand during his international career.
Franks attended Christchurch Boys' High School.
His local rugby club is Linwood.
He represented New Zealand at Under-21 and Secondary School level.
Franks and his older brother Ben were both selected for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
Franks started in all of the knockout rounds, playing the full 80 minutes of the World Cup final against France on 23 October 2011, with the replacement prop, his brother Ben, not making the field.
Franks has played over 100 games for the Crusaders since his debut, becoming the 13th Crusader to do so, against the Highlanders in 2015.
Franks started in the Crusaders' historic fixture against the touring British and Irish Lions team on 10 June 2017, playing 50 minutes before being replaced by Michael Ala'alatoa as the Lions beat the Crusaders 12–3.
Franks won the 2017 Super Rugby season later in the year, with the Crusaders beating the Lions 25–17 at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg.
On 14 February 2019, Franks travels to England to sign for Northampton Saints in the Premiership Rugby ahead of the 2019–20 season, where he will play alongside his brother Ben Franks at Franklin's Gardens.
On 14 May 2021, Franks moves back to New Zealand to join ahead of the 2022 Super Rugby competition.
Franks made his Hurricanes debut on the 8th of May 2022 in Wellington against the Fijian Drua.
