Nigel Owens

“Hopefully that will get rid of the chaos.” There’s no question that the VAR debate has reached boiling point after last week’s showdown between Tottenham and Liverpool. Luis Diaz’s perfectly onside goal being ruled offside was the straw that broke the camel’s back for many fans and those in the media. The controversial incident led […]

“Hopefully that will get rid of the chaos.” There’s no question that the VAR debate has reached boiling point after last week’s showdown between Tottenham and Liverpool. Luis Diaz’s perfectly onside goal being ruled offside was the straw that broke the camel’s back for many fans and those in the media. The controversial incident led […]

2 years ago

Nigel Owens brought the house down during a sing-song in a Dublin pub at the weekend

People absolutely loved it… Nigel Owens is one of the most well-known and respected referees in the game of rugby. His on-field quips combined with his total honesty when talking about his personal life has won the hearts of a lot of people. Owens was in Cassidy’s on Camden Street over the weekend and luckily […]

People absolutely loved it… Nigel Owens is one of the most well-known and respected referees in the game of rugby. His on-field quips combined with his total honesty when talking about his personal life has won the hearts of a lot of people. Owens was in Cassidy’s on Camden Street over the weekend and luckily […]

8 years ago

BBC explains why ‘Nigel Owens is a gay’ appeared on subtitles during Six Nations coverage

It did not go unnoticed during coverage of Scotland’s victory over England on Saturday. The BBC has offered an explanation as to why the line ‘Nigel Owens is a gay’ appeared on subtitles during the station’s coverage of the Six Nations clash between Scotland and England. Viewers tuning into the BBC coverage spotted subtitles which […]

It did not go unnoticed during coverage of Scotland’s victory over England on Saturday. The BBC has offered an explanation as to why the line ‘Nigel Owens is a gay’ appeared on subtitles during the station’s coverage of the Six Nations clash between Scotland and England. Viewers tuning into the BBC coverage spotted subtitles which […]

8 years ago

PIC: Nigel Owens once again proves he’s a champion with kind gesture to young Irish fan

What a man… Last month, you may remember an incident that happened in the RDS during Leinster’s comprehensive win over Scarlets in the Pro12. An unsighted Owens was struck on the back of the head by a ball thrown in from the side of the pitch by a ballboy, but instead of reacting angrily, he jokingly flashed […]

What a man… Last month, you may remember an incident that happened in the RDS during Leinster’s comprehensive win over Scarlets in the Pro12. An unsighted Owens was struck on the back of the head by a ball thrown in from the side of the pitch by a ballboy, but instead of reacting angrily, he jokingly flashed […]

9 years ago

Nigel Owens is looking for the ballboy that hit him with the ball… so he can give him a reward

Nigel Owens, once again, proving what a sound man he is. His place high on the list of the soundest men in sport was already pretty safe, but Nigel Owens reminded everyone why he is so beloved during Leinster’s Pro12 clash with Scarlets at the RDS on Saturday. As you’ve probably seen by now, an […]

Nigel Owens, once again, proving what a sound man he is. His place high on the list of the soundest men in sport was already pretty safe, but Nigel Owens reminded everyone why he is so beloved during Leinster’s Pro12 clash with Scarlets at the RDS on Saturday. As you’ve probably seen by now, an […]

9 years ago

WATCH: Great moment as Nigel Owens gives the ballboy a yellow card

As far as celebrity referees go, rugby’s Nigel Owens has got to be the most high-profile and the most beloved. The Welshman did more good for his brand today after he struck in back by a rugby ball that a ballboy had thrown onto the field. During Leinster’s comprehensive win over Scarlets in the Pro12 […]

As far as celebrity referees go, rugby’s Nigel Owens has got to be the most high-profile and the most beloved. The Welshman did more good for his brand today after he struck in back by a rugby ball that a ballboy had thrown onto the field. During Leinster’s comprehensive win over Scarlets in the Pro12 […]

9 years ago