Laurence Ovens
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| Birth name | Laurence William Ovens | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 6 September 1985 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Bath, Somerset | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 113 kg (17 st 11 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | St Laurence, Bradford-on-Avon | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Milfield | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Josh Ovens | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Laurence William Ovens (born 6 September 1985) is an English rugby union player who plays as a prop for Avonvale.
Career
[edit]After five seasons with Bath Rugby (2004–2009), he signed for Newcastle Falcons.[1]
In July 2010, Ovens signed for the Bedford Blues, giving him an opportunity to play every week for a promising championship side.[2] He left the club ahead of the 2011/12 campaign.[3]
For the 2011/12 season, Ovens joined Rosslyn Park.[4] He spent three seasons there, leaving ahead of the 2014/15 season.[5]
Personal life
[edit]Ovens is married with three children. His first cousin is Josh Ovens.
References
[edit]- ^ "Newcastle sign up Bath prop Ovens". BBC Sport. 7 July 2009. Retrieved 7 July 2009.
- ^ "Bedford Blues sign Newcastle Falcons' Laurence Ovens". BBC Sport. 19 July 2010. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ^ "Blues look to the future". Sky Sports. 16 June 2011. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ^ "Parknews1_of_2011-12 - Rosslyn Park FC" (PDF). Rosslyn Park FC. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ^ "Parknews - Rosslyn Park FC" (PDF). Rosslyn Park FC. Retrieved 6 February 2016.