Keyword "Nigel Owens" - List of latest news (26 results)

22/04 URC referee pays the price for Munster mare as Nigel Owens’ call for ‘accountability’ is heard

Andrea Piardi will not officiate a United Rugby Championship fixture this weekend.

09/02 Rassie Erasmus and Nigel Owens take aim at World Rugby obsession after ‘lekka’ England v France clash

Rassie Erasmus and Nigel Owens have criticised a World Rugby fixation after England's Six Nations victory over France.

02/02 Overheard: Irish civil servants pore over a US right-wing roadmap so radical even Trump seems wary

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26/01 Nigel Owens calls on World Rugby to change ‘nonsense’ disciplinary process and demands ‘firmer action’

Nigel Owens feels players are being treated too leniently when they receive bans.

17/01 The secret sauce that lifts Pat Kenny’s Newstalk show to jaw-dropping heights

Radio: The veteran presenter grows ever more outraged by imaginary injustices as he highlights potential shortcomings of the new builders’ register

28/11 ‘Why was it not a red card?’ – Nigel Owens weighs in on controversial Sam Prendergast incident after ‘green jersey’ bias claims

Nigel Owens has explained the process for the Sam Prendergast yellow card and why the officials came to the decision they did.

06/10 Nigel Owens’ proposal which will ‘address’ 20-minute red cards and could end debate for good

Nigel Owens has given his verdict on the 20-minute red card after the Rugby Championship law tweak.

25/07 Nigel Owens’ plea to the players after Kurt-Lee Arendse the latest to be punished for ‘dangerous’ croc roll

Kurt-Lee Arendse was the latest high profile player to be punished for the now outlawed croc roll.

25/07 Nigel Owens weighs in on Andre Esterhuizen’s ‘very, very difficult’ red card

Nigel Owens discusses the incident which led to Andre Esterhuizen’s red card.

18/07 Nigel Owens: Ireland duo ‘very, very lucky’ to avoid more cards for Malcolm Marx clear-out

Nigel Owens has weighed in on the actions of Caelan Doris and James Ryan.

19/05 Nigel Owens warns the scrum will be ‘gone for good’ after World Rugby’s potentially ‘damaging’ amendment

Nigel Owens has his say on World Rugby’s scrum alterations.

24/03 Nigel Owens in agreement with South Africans as ex-referee bemoans World Rugby’s scrum proposal

Nigel Owens has his say on World Rugby’s latest law proposals.

20/03 Nigel Owens calls for ‘sanctions’ in the wake of Wales coach’s ‘unacceptable’ comments to referee

Respected ex-Test referee Nigel Owens has discussed the incident between Neil Jenkins and Mathieu Raynal during Saturday’s Wales v Italy match.

10/03 Nigel Owens calls for law change after Duhan van der Merwe and Ange Capuozzo incident

Nigel Owens has called for a change in a law that rewards defence following an incident involving Duhan van der Merwe and Ange Capouzzo in the Six Nations.

26/02 Nigel Owens weighs in on Paolo Garbisi’s penalty miss after France ‘got away with one’

Debate has raged online over the late penalty from Italy fly-half Paolo Garbisi against France in the Six Nations on Sunday which hit the post.

24/02 ‘Nothing else like it’ – Why Nigel Owens ranks the Six Nations better than the Rugby Championship

Nigel Owens explains why he ranks the Six Nations over the Rugby Championship.

10/02 Nigel Owens calls on World Rugby to axe ‘farcical’ law which blighted Scotland v France

Ex-referee Nigel Owens hopes World Rugby can change a law which will halt the kick tennis that affected Scotland’s Six Nations match with France.

24/01 ‘Glad I retired’ – Nigel Owens slams disciplinary decision after ‘reckless’ act

Nigel Owens is not happy with the decision as the disciplinary panel deemed it to foul play.

03/11 Nigel Owens calls for action after Wayne Barnes receives ‘disgraceful and unacceptable’ abuse

Former Test official Nigel Owens has voiced his anger after Rugby World Cup final referee Wayne Barnes was subjected to online threats.

14/09 Nigel Owens weighs in on controversial Tom Curry and Jesse Kriel tackles at the World Cup

Former Test referee Nigel Owens has commented on the controversial tackles by Jesse Kriel and Tom Curry during the opening weekend of the Rugby World Cup.

18/08 Nigel Owens: Owen Farrell tackle ‘has to be a red’ or rugby is in ‘big trouble’

Former referee Nigel Owens feels that Owen Farrell’s red card must be reinstated or the game will have taken steps back in terms of player welfare.

25/05 Boks are on their Owens: Rassie confirms ref gurus not needed as World Rugby relations thaw | Sport

Rassie Erasmus, SA Rugby's director of rugby, said on Thursday that the Springboks would not be enlisting the services of a permanent referee coach for their World Cup campaign later this year.

07/04 Nigel Owens says no to Rassie on joining Boks - report | Sport

Renowned refereeing guru Nigel Owens has reportedly turned down the Springboks' offer to join their management team for this year's Rugby World Cup.

03/04 'Mum's on my case': Rassie hints at Twitter stayaway for World Cup, explains why Boks want Owens | Sport

SA Rugby's director of rugby, Rassie Erasmus, has hinted at staying off Twitter during this year's Rugby World Cup in France.

12/03 Rassie looks set to 'get his way' on Nigel Owens appointment | Sport

Rassie Erasmus looks set to "get his way" with SA Rugby's executive committee to give the green light on bringing Welsh refereeing guru Nigel Owens on board to assist the Springboks.

08/03 Springboks: Rassie hopeful refereeing guru Nigel Owens will be on board for World Cup defence | Sport

The Springboks, and Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus, remain hopeful that former international referee Nigel Owens will be in their corner as they seek to defend their World Cup title in France later this year.