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# Nigel Owens

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# laws
'I was as guilty as anyone - we need to refocus and actually referee what's in law'
Nigel Owens gives his view on World Rugby’s new global trial laws.
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# laws
Players need to pull their socks up to avoid seeing red, insists Nigel Owens
Ireland duo Peter O’Mahony and Bundee Aki deserved to be dismissed he said.
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Mar 26th 2021, 8:44 AM
# Pastures new
Rugby referee and role model Nigel Owens whistles new tune as farmer
The Welshman is looking forward to a quieter life away from the international spotlight.
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Dec 22nd 2020, 11:22 AM
# Man in the Middle
Nigel Owens retires from international rugby after refereeing 100th Test
The recent Autumn Nations Cup match between France and Italy was the popular Welshman’s last at that level.
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Dec 11th 2020, 3:10 PM
# TMO
Joy Neville makes more history as Nigel Owens gets 100th Test appointment
Meanwhile, Andy Farrell’s Ireland have learned who will be refereeing them this autumn.
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Sep 24th 2020, 3:45 PM
# good cause
'It's more than rugby, it’s a way of life': Nigel Owens dealing with storms on and off the pitch
Donating jerseys for flood relief – and why the Guinness Six Nations has a special place in his heart.
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Mar 3rd 2020, 10:05 AM
# The Line-Out
'She hugged me and said my story saved her life': Referee Nigel Owens on helping others
The well-known Welsh official has used his profile to speak about overcoming difficult situations.
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Feb 28th 2020, 3:35 PM
# Man in the Middle
Owens appointed to referee Pro14 showdown between Leinster and Glasgow
John Lacey and Mike Adamson will be the touch judges at Celtic Park.
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May 20th 2019, 3:30 PM
# Speaking out
'It is a clear message that there are consequences for expressing those beliefs' - Owens backs Folau sacking
Rugby Australia have terminated the full-back’s contract over his homophobic comments on social media.
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May 18th 2019, 3:23 PM
# The Breakdown
'If a clear out is illegal then we need to referee that and get it out of the game'
Nigel Owens says it is up to the ‘guardians of the game’ to ensure players entering rucks dangerously are punished.
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Apr 8th 2019, 5:00 PM
# on the whistle
Munster, Leinster and Ulster set for French refs in first round of Champions Cup
Romain Poite, Pascal Gaüzère and Jérôme Garcès are first up for the Irish provinces.
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Sep 13th 2018, 3:23 PM
# Epic
Stunning Andrew Conway try sends Munster into Champions Cup semi-final
It was an epic encounter at Thomond Park but Johann van Graan’s men had enough.
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Mar 31st 2018, 5:26 PM
# open up
'I used to make myself sick pretty much every day for two or three years'
Renowned rugby referee Nigel Owens examines the impact of eating disorders on men and boys in a BBC documentary tonight.
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Jul 24th 2017, 8:00 AM
# final hurdle
'I've never been in a Munster jersey that's won a trophy. It's a huge goal'
Peter O’Mahony is looking to lift his first silverware with the province tomorrow against Scarlets.
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May 26th 2017, 5:35 PM
# Man in the Middle
Nigel Owens to take charge of Munster's Pro12 showdown with Scarlets
The Welshman will referee his fifth championship final this weekend.
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May 23rd 2017, 2:13 PM
# Men in the Middle
Nigel Owens and Romain Poite will take charge of the Champions Cup semi-finals
Irish referees Andrew Brace and John Lacey will be on duty for the last-four fixtures in the Challenge Cup.
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Apr 14th 2017, 11:55 AM
# Men in the Middle
Owens and Doyle to referee Leinster and Munster's big European rugby clashes
The referee appointments were announced this morning.
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Mar 20th 2017, 12:48 PM
# Scrum Analysis
Analysis: Ireland's scrum came good in the end after a very messy start
McGrath and Slimani’s tussle must have been a nightmare to referee.
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Mar 1st 2017, 1:00 PM
# Ref Justice
Owens clarifies high tackle laws: 'We don't want to get rid of big hits'
World Rugby has introduced measures aimed at limiting both reckless and accidental contact with the head.
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Feb 11th 2017, 11:35 AM
# class of 95
'They called you a lot of other things, but they didn't call you 'Sir''
Welsh referee Nigel Owens remembers his early days officiating in the amateur game.
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Feb 4th 2017, 9:30 AM
# two finger salute
This Irish rugby fan's cheeky selfie with referee Nigel Owens ended in a sound gesture
This fan got a two-finger salute, an excellent selfie, and a jersey out of it. Good haul.
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Dec 5th 2016, 10:07 AM
# Big screen
Nigel Owens wants to see the TMO used less during matches
Welsh ref would like to see video replays used only to decide on tries.
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Nov 16th 2016, 3:49 PM
# History makers
Lam's brilliant Connacht earn first-ever trophy with stunning win over Leinster
The western province were sensational in the Pro12 final at Murrayfield.
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May 28th 2016, 7:40 PM
# Man in the Middle
Nigel Owens to cap a remarkable 12 months by taking charge of Saturday's Pro12 final
It will be his fifth major final in a year.
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May 26th 2016, 4:05 PM
# lyon 2016
Ireland's John Lacey to referee European Challenge Cup final, Owens gets the big gig
Ireland will be represented on the touchline in European finals.
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Apr 29th 2016, 1:58 PM
# Man in the Middle
Nigel Owens will make history when he takes charge of Fiji v Tonga in June
World Rugby have announced the appointments for this summer’s internationals.
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Mar 30th 2016, 5:30 PM
# Wardrobe Malfunction
Ahead of tomorrow's crunch game, Nigel Owens hasn't enjoyed the best preparation
The well-known rugby official will need to do some early morning shopping on Saturday morning.
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Feb 26th 2016, 6:57 PM
# Comedian
'There are children watching' - Nigel Owens was full of one-liners last night
The Welshman told off one Northampton player for cursing near the ref’s mic.
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Dec 19th 2015, 1:48 PM
# Man in the Middle
Referee's tale of the whistle, the whisky and the shotgun
Nigel Owens will take charge of the World Cup decider tomorrow.
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Oct 30th 2015, 8:22 AM
# Final
World Rugby appoint Nigel Owens to referee the World Cup final
Irishman John Lacey will referee Friday night’s bronze final between Argentina and South Africa.
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Oct 26th 2015, 2:34 PM
# on the whistle
Garcès to take charge of Ireland's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Argentina
Three Irishmen have been appointed as touch judges for the weekend.
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Oct 13th 2015, 5:58 PM
# column
Why comparing soccer to other sports is pointless
Nigel Owens made some controversial remarks about football during the week.
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Sep 18th 2015, 12:54 PM
# contrast
Rugby referee Nigel Owens has some interesting thoughts on officiating in soccer
The Welshman says there is a big difference between the way players are dealt with in the two sports.
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Sep 15th 2015, 11:39 AM
# Family affair
Nigel Owens may no longer be refereeing games involving Llanelli Scarlets
His cousin made his debut for the Welsh side today.
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Aug 15th 2015, 5:19 PM
# Men in the Middle
We now know who will referee Ireland's games at the Rugby World Cup
Nigel Owens will take charge of Ireland v France.
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Jul 1st 2015, 4:37 PM
# Man in the Middle
Munster and Glasgow will have the world's best referee in charge of their Pro12 title tilt
Here’s hoping Munster’s good times with the Welshman just keep rolling on.
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May 25th 2015, 4:34 PM
# Error Count
Aki's non-try and more talking points after Connacht lose to Ulster
International quality, Ulster’s ruthlessness, Connacht’s errors and the losing bonus point.
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Apr 11th 2015, 5:49 PM
# Men in the Middle
Three Irish referees have been selected to officiate at the Rugby World Cup
The tournament kicks off on the 18th September.
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Apr 7th 2015, 7:05 PM
# contrast
Rugby referee Nigel Owens on 'the one issue that soccer needs to address'
The sport has been continually criticised, with players and officials consistently coming under the spotlight.
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Mar 24th 2015, 10:27 AM
# Man in the Middle
Nigel Owens produces refereeing masterclass but that doesn't stop vile Twitter abuse
The user’s account has since been suspended and the Tweet deleted.
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Mar 21st 2015, 9:52 PM
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