Colin Newboult 02 Jun 2025 Nigel Owens: World Rugby must take ‘zero tolerance’ approach after introducing ‘very divisive’ law Nigel Owens has given a forthright view on World Rugby and the red card situation. International
Colin Newboult 31 May 2025 Nigel Owens urges World Rugby to ditch ‘total disaster’ law as ex-Test referee backs Rassie Erasmus over ‘ball-in-play’ metric Nigel Owens believes that World Rugby's tinkering has had an adverse effect due to one of the recent law amendments. International
Jack Tunney 29 May 2025 Nigel Owens weighs in on controversial New Zealand viral rugby clip after ‘most bizarre try ever’ Traditionally known for making the big calls on large scale professional matches, the retired former referee Nigel Owens has been putting his keen eye to the world of amateur rugby this weekend. New Zealand
Jared Wright 06 May 2025 Nigel Owens calls for World Rugby to backtrack on decade-old law tweaks that ‘worked perfectly’ Nigel Owens has urged World Rugby to change the remit of the TMOs. Champions Cup
Jared Wright 03 May 2025 Nigel Owens ‘braced’ for limited Welsh influence in British and Irish Lions squad but reveals one snub that would ‘shock’ Nigel Owens picks five Wales stars he hopes will make Andy Farrell's British and Irish Lions squad. British and Irish Lions
Jared Wright 23 Apr 2025 France scrum-half apologises for ‘absolutely ridiculous’ dive that Nigel Owens would’ve red carded Nolann Le Garrec has issued an apology for his theatrics. Top 14
Jared Wright 22 Apr 2025 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. United Rugby Championship
Archie Starkey 21 Apr 2025 ‘Straight red no hesitation’ – Nigel Owens weighs in on Nolann Le Garrec’s ‘absolutely ridiculous’ dive Nigel Owens has weighed in on that dramatic dive. Top 14
Jared Wright 19 Apr 2025 Nigel Owens: Why referee press conferences won’t work despite the need for ‘openness and transparency’ Nigel Owens says there is a need for more openess on the performances of referees but he does not think that press conferences are the answer. International
Alex Spink 16 Apr 2025 Nigel Owens reveals the moment he will ‘regret for the rest of his life’ in an emotional plea to Israel Folau Nigel Owens has revisited the Israel Folau homophobia scandal. International
Jared Wright 10 Apr 2025 Bomb Squad: The birth of the Springboks’ explosive tactics, its copycats, detractors and controversies A deep dive into the infamous 'Bomb Squad' which has fired the Springboks to two Rugby World Cup titles and a British and Irish Lions Series success. South Africa
Colin Newboult 05 Apr 2025 Nigel Owens opens up on ‘hideous’ Bloodgate scandal and reveals the one thing he is ‘glad of’ The Bloodgate scandal rocked the sport in 2009 when Harlequins cheated in a European quarter-final against Leinster. Champions Cup
Jared Wright 02 Apr 2025 ‘Get rid of it now’ – Nigel Owens pinpoints two laws he’d rubbish including one to depower the Springboks Nigel Owens has revealed the two changes to World Rugby's laws if he had carte blanche. South Africa
Jared Wright 22 Mar 2025 Nigel Owens slams ‘ridiculous’ Six Nations relegation talk as Georgia ‘would not really add anything’ Nigel Owens is fed up with the suggestion that the Six Nations should introduce relegation. Six Nations
Jared Wright 20 Mar 2025 Nigel Owens pins Hugo Keenan’s wrongly disallowed try on the ‘gut feeling’ and ‘natural reaction’ of officials Nigel Owens explains why Hugo Keenan's try was wrongly disallowed. Ireland
Jared Wright 20 Mar 2025 Nigel Owens reveals why Peato Mauvaka was not red-carded after the France hooker ‘clearly launched’ himself at Ben White Nigel Owens reviews Peato Mauvaka's headbutt and offers a reason why he was not red carded. France
Planet Rugby 18 Mar 2025 Loose Pass: Adam Jones’ ‘sheer dispair’, the ‘tooth-grinding racket’ and Six Nations Awards Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport. Loose Pass
Colin Newboult 28 Feb 2025 Nigel Owens reveals the new World Rugby law he is ‘not a big fan of’ as forwards allowed to ‘get away with it’ Several laws are being trialled globally in 2025 and Nigel Owens admits he is not a fan of one of them. International
Colin Newboult 28 Feb 2025 Nigel Owens claims referee ‘should not have moved’ Finn Russell and Maro Itoje ‘illegal’ as Six Nations controversies reviewed Former Test referee Nigel Owens addresses the key incidents from the Six Nations. Six Nations
Colin Newboult 09 Feb 2025 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. Six Nations
Colin Newboult 25 Jan 2025 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. International
Colin Newboult 25 Jan 2025 Nigel Owens weighs in on Mack Hansen controversy as former Test referee hits out at ‘joke’ ban Nigel Owens has weighed into the Mack Hansen debate after the Ireland wing served a three-week suspension. United Rugby Championship
Jared Wright 01 Jan 2025 Nigel Owens’ shock ‘first two names’ on his British and Irish Lions teamsheet Nigel Owens picks out two Wales stars to make the Lions team. British and Irish Lions
Colin Newboult 28 Nov 2024 ‘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. Ireland
Colin Newboult 16 Nov 2024 Nigel Owens issues warning to referees after ‘reckless and always illegal’ hit results in 20-minute red card Nigel Owens felt that Fiji should have been down to 14 men permanently after Semi Radradra’s red card last weekend. International
Adam Kyriacou 08 Nov 2024 Nigel Owens lands job with international side for Autumn Nations Series Nigel Owens has taken up a new role with Wales ahead of the Autumn Nations Series that will see him in attendance with the squad on matchdays. Wales
Colin Newboult 05 Oct 2024 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. International
Jared Wright 03 Oct 2024 Johnny Sexton v Rieko Ioane and rugby’s most infamous chirps, trash talk and sledges ever We take a look at some of the most infamous spats, chirps and sledges in rugby. International
Colin Newboult 25 Jul 2024 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. South Africa
Colin Newboult 25 Jul 2024 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. South Africa
