Career
He previously played for Castleford Tigers, and also played for Featherstone Lions, and Westgate Redoubt in his youth. Owen"s position of choice is on the wing, but he can also operate at full-back. Owen made an impressive start to his Super League career for Castleford in 2008 - scoring 13 tries in 24 games.
Owen played mainly at full back for the Tigers in 2009 where he showed some excellent form.
In round three of 2010 Richie suffered a badly broken leg against the Bradford Bulls. After signing a new two-year deal for the Tigers in 2010, Owen made a try scoring return for his club in a round eight victory over Hull Football Club. In May 2014, Owen joined Wakefield Trinity Wildcats on loan until the end of the season.
In October 2014, he joined Wakefield on a permanent deal, signing a three-year contract.
