# Nigel Owens
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laws
'I was as guilty as anyone - we need to refocus and actually referee what's in law'
14 Jul 2021
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laws
Players need to pull their socks up to avoid seeing red, insists Nigel Owens
26 Mar 2021
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Pastures new
Rugby referee and role model Nigel Owens whistles new tune as farmer
22 Dec 2020
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Man in the Middle
Nigel Owens retires from international rugby after refereeing 100th Test
11 Dec 2020
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good cause
'It's more than rugby, it’s a way of life': Nigel Owens dealing with storms on and off the pitch
3 Mar 2020
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The Line-Out
'She hugged me and said my story saved her life': Referee Nigel Owens on helping others
28 Feb 2020
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Man in the Middle
Owens appointed to referee Pro14 showdown between Leinster and Glasgow
20 May 2019
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Speaking out
'It is a clear message that there are consequences for expressing those beliefs' - Owens backs Folau sacking
18 May 2019
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The Breakdown
'If a clear out is illegal then we need to referee that and get it out of the game'
8 Apr 2019
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on the whistle
Munster, Leinster and Ulster set for French refs in first round of Champions Cup
13 Sep 2018
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open up
'I used to make myself sick pretty much every day for two or three years'
24 Jul 2017
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final hurdle
'I've never been in a Munster jersey that's won a trophy. It's a huge goal'
26 May 2017
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Man in the Middle
Nigel Owens to take charge of Munster's Pro12 showdown with Scarlets
23 May 2017
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Men in the Middle
Nigel Owens and Romain Poite will take charge of the Champions Cup semi-finals
14 Apr 2017
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Men in the Middle
Owens and Doyle to referee Leinster and Munster's big European rugby clashes
20 Mar 2017
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Scrum Analysis
Analysis: Ireland's scrum came good in the end after a very messy start
1 Mar 2017
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Ref Justice
Owens clarifies high tackle laws: 'We don't want to get rid of big hits'
11 Feb 2017
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class of 95
'They called you a lot of other things, but they didn't call you 'Sir''
4 Feb 2017
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two finger salute
This Irish rugby fan's cheeky selfie with referee Nigel Owens ended in a sound gesture
5 Dec 2016
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History makers
Lam's brilliant Connacht earn first-ever trophy with stunning win over Leinster
28 May 2016
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Man in the Middle
Nigel Owens to cap a remarkable 12 months by taking charge of Saturday's Pro12 final
26 May 2016
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lyon 2016
Ireland's John Lacey to referee European Challenge Cup final, Owens gets the big gig
29 Apr 2016
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Man in the Middle
Nigel Owens will make history when he takes charge of Fiji v Tonga in June
30 Mar 2016
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Wardrobe Malfunction
Ahead of tomorrow's crunch game, Nigel Owens hasn't enjoyed the best preparation
26 Feb 2016
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Comedian
'There are children watching' - Nigel Owens was full of one-liners last night
19 Dec 2015
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on the whistle
Garcès to take charge of Ireland's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Argentina
13 Oct 2015
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contrast
Rugby referee Nigel Owens has some interesting thoughts on officiating in soccer
15 Sep 2015
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Family affair
Nigel Owens may no longer be refereeing games involving Llanelli Scarlets
15 Aug 2015
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Men in the Middle
We now know who will referee Ireland's games at the Rugby World Cup
1 Jul 2015
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Man in the Middle
Munster and Glasgow will have the world's best referee in charge of their Pro12 title tilt
25 May 2015
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Men in the Middle
Three Irish referees have been selected to officiate at the Rugby World Cup
7 Apr 2015
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contrast
Rugby referee Nigel Owens on 'the one issue that soccer needs to address'
24 Mar 2015
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