Nigel Owens

Top-six wittiest one-liners in rugby folklore

These are arguably some of the greatest one-liners in rugby history. Which cheeky one-liners in rugby folklore would you add to this list?

Owens slams captain’s referral, red-card law variation

Renowned referee Nigel Owens has urged authorities to abolish the captain’s challenge and the new red-card law, which introduces a substitute after 20 minutes, because it is spoiling the game.

On the lighter side: Barnes and Owens on a rollercoaster

Check out this hilarious clip of experienced Test referees Wayne Barnes and Nigel Owens on a rollercoaster prior to last year’s World Cup in Japan.

Best of YouTube: Rugby’s funniest moments

In another selection from YouTube, check out this compilation from popular YouTuber Andrew Forde of some of the most hilarious moments on the rugby field.

Watch: Nigel Owens – Born into rugby

Popular referee Nigel Owens tells the amusing story of how he got into officiating, his enjoyment at watching Wales beat England at Twickenham in 2015, and how honoured he was to be the man in the middle for that year’s Rugby World Cup final.

Watch: ‘The best match I’ve been involved in’

Renowned Welsh referee Nigel Owens says it was an honour to officiate the epic 2013 Rugby Championship clash between the Springboks and All Blacks at Ellis Park – one of the all-time great Test matches.

Best of YouTube: Nigel Owens – The Referee Grand Master

Check out this compilation of some of the wittiest and most comical moments from one of the game’s great characters, Welsh referee Nigel Owens.

Top ref backs Guscott’s proposal

Nigel Owens has come out in support of Jeremy Guscott’s radical law-change proposal to reduce the number of substitutions per game.

Owens keen to prolong ref career

Officiating in the All Blacks-England semi-final at the World Cup has convinced Welsh referee Nigel Owens to extend his refereeing career ‘for a while yet’.