[1] He won 12 caps and scored two goals for Wales between 1897 and 1907 and had a long career with each of the tour leading amateur clubs of the period,[3] Corinthian and Casuals.
[4] After the First World War, he continued his career as a schoolteacher at Repton School (1909–1937) and also served as diplomatic private secretary.
[4][8][9][10][11] He also had two periods attached to the Rifle Brigade, the second as an acting lieutenant colonel commanding the 10th (Service) Battalion.
[8] Morgan-Owen was awarded the DSO in August 1918: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.
His steadfast determination to hold his ground against repeated attacks and under heavy fire largely contributed to restoring and keeping in hand the critical situation which had arisen.Morgan-Owen was wounded and gassed during the war and an injury to his arm resulted in the end of his sporting career.