About Nigel Owens
- 17 Jan 07, 01:50 PM
It all began at the age of 16 when a pupil at Maesyryrfa School in Cefneithin, when I refereed my first ever game. That was 18 years ago and I have now been a professional referee for five years.
I have officiated in more than 20 games in the Heineken Cup and four Internationals - Japan v Ireland was my first and this February I will be refereeing my first ever Six Nations match when England play Italy at Twickenham.
Outside rugby I do entertainment work as a stand-up comedian and singer. I also do television work on a Welsh language programme called 'Noson Lawen', as well as the Jonathan show on S4C with Mr Davies.
My best heckle happened a few seasons ago when one spectator shouted out at a game at Stradey Park: "Owens you're a comedian on the stage but you're a better one on the field!"
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Having known Nige from way back (I played in a few of those games he reffed when he was 16) I think he is a great guy and deserves every success as a referee
Dal ati Pugs
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Nigel is great - he gives wales a good name.
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Hey Nigel, IM a big fan of the tv show Jonathan can you tell when it will next be on our screens? nd your refering is a gd standard as well. I have seen you referee a couple of dragons matches before. Joe
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Nigel
How come you get to be touch judge in a Magners League game involving Ospreys v Leinster?????
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Hi nigel watch you all the time hope to see you soon have fun in Italy love you Jenz x x x x
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