Having burst onto the scene in the 2017-18 season, the 23-year-old Whitchurch HS product has won two caps to date and scored on his debut against Ireland in the World Cup warm-up game against Ireland. His next cap was in the Bronze Final at the World Cup in Japan against New Zealand.
“Staying at the Arms Park was an easy decision for me to make. This is the team I grew up supporting, they gave me the opportunity to fulfil my ambition of being a professional rugby player and I already have so many fond memories here,” said Lane.
“I love every minute I get representing this club and I’m look forward to kicking on and enjoying many more memorable moments with this group.
“The last 18 months have been frustrating at times with injuries, but I’m pleased to be back on the pitch and focussed on having a good run. I just want to contribute as much as I can in the tail end of the season.”
With 24 tries in 54 appearances for the Blues, Lane has an impressive strike rate since making his debut in the Anglo-Welsh Cup five seasons ago. He was a key figure in the 2018 European Challenge Cup triumph.
“It is an exciting time for all of us at the Arms Park, with Dai Young back in charge and a highly motivated squad of players,” added Lane.
“We are all very close and I’m confident we can make some real strides in the next couple of years and begin competing much more consistently. That is something that really enthuses me and I feel this is also the best environment in which for me to continue my development.”
Cardiff Blues interim Director of Rugby, Dai Young, believes Lane will go on to make a significant impact for both club and country.
“We’ve all seen what he is capable of when he’s firing and even in recent weeks, when opportunities have been few and far between, he brings enormous energy and work-rate. With his firepower you always have the sense that he can create something,” said Young.
“The important thing for Owen is that he continues to develop, works on his all round game and gets a good run of matches under his belt. He has all the ingredients you can ask for and I have no doubt he has a big future at the club.
“We have some great options right across our three-quarter line and competition for places is intense. That’s what drives on the players and they know they have to be at their best.”
