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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'
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Jul 14th 2021, 5:54 PM
laws
Players need to pull their socks up to avoid seeing red, insists Nigel Owens
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Mar 26th 2021, 8:44 AM
Pastures new
Rugby referee and role model Nigel Owens whistles new tune as farmer
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Dec 22nd 2020, 11:22 AM
Man in the Middle
Nigel Owens retires from international rugby after refereeing 100th Test
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Dec 11th 2020, 3:10 PM
TMO
Joy Neville makes more history as Nigel Owens gets 100th Test appointment
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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
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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
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Feb 28th 2020, 3:35 PM
Man in the Middle
Owens appointed to referee Pro14 showdown between Leinster and Glasgow
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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
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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'
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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
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Sep 13th 2018, 3:23 PM
Epic
Stunning Andrew Conway try sends Munster into Champions Cup semi-final
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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'
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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'
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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'
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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''
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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
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Dec 5th 2016, 10:07 AM
Big screen
Nigel Owens wants to see the TMO used less during matches
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Feb 26th 2016, 6:57 PM
Comedian
'There are children watching' - Nigel Owens was full of one-liners last night
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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
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Oct 30th 2015, 8:22 AM
Final
World Rugby appoint Nigel Owens to referee the World Cup final
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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
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Oct 13th 2015, 5:58 PM
column
Why comparing soccer to other sports is pointless
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Sep 18th 2015, 12:54 PM
contrast
Rugby referee Nigel Owens has some interesting thoughts on officiating in soccer
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Sep 15th 2015, 11:39 AM
Family affair
Nigel Owens may no longer be refereeing games involving Llanelli Scarlets
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Apr 7th 2015, 7:05 PM
contrast
Rugby referee Nigel Owens on 'the one issue that soccer needs to address'
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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
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Mar 21st 2015, 9:52 PM
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