VIDEO: Behind the Whistle – Nigel Owens

22/08/2010 Ref Refs in the Media Comments Off on VIDEO: Behind the Whistle – Nigel Owens

IRB, 6N and WRU referee Nigel Owens speaks to ITV4 Rugby about his personal battles and being an openly gay match official

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