10 Minutes of Nigel Owens being Nigel Owens | The Referee Grand Master

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  • @qwertyyuyop9347
    @qwertyyuyop9347 Před 4 lety +2596

    Mr Andrew forde I'm the guy who makes the comment , not you , there was nothing wrong with this video , if you keep posting this kind of videos I'm not gonna penalize you , this is the end of the conversation , off you go

    • @AndrewDavidForde
      @AndrewDavidForde  Před 4 lety +367

      Qwerty Yuyop sorry mr ref! Thank you mr ref!

    • @offwithhishead2556
      @offwithhishead2556 Před 4 lety +19

      Worthy!

    • @qwertyyuyop9347
      @qwertyyuyop9347 Před 4 lety +157

      @@AndrewDavidForde no need to call me me ref, it's ok

    • @just-dl
      @just-dl Před 4 lety +39

      The way Nigel says "off you go" is awesome. It's final, and tail between the legs is the only response.

    • @mixergodlike1869
      @mixergodlike1869 Před 4 lety +25

      The soccer pitch is 500 yards that way!🤣

  • @mymartianhome
    @mymartianhome Před 4 lety +2097

    "I don't think that we have met before, but I am the referee on this field."
    A truly immortal introduction.

  • @nsquared93
    @nsquared93 Před 4 lety +1692

    The “er, Christopher” “sorry, Sir” interaction is my favourite of all time. The schoolmaster tone, the use of his full name, the simple look with raised eyebrows - pure gold *chef’s kiss*

    • @Gilgamezsh72
      @Gilgamezsh72 Před 4 lety +32

      Couldnt agree more, classic Nigel Owens.

    • @1chish
      @1chish Před 4 lety +68

      Only one person ever called me 'CHRISTOPHER!' and that was my Mum. And when she did I was in deep shit ....

    • @71CMM
      @71CMM Před 4 lety +47

      @@1chish exactly the same for me. I'm Chris until I transgress, and it;s the same now I'm 50 and she's 90!

    • @Mugenloo
      @Mugenloo Před 3 lety +16

      @@1chish Yep, Im a Chris and when I hear my full name, I know Im in trouble

    • @bigfatcol
      @bigfatcol Před 3 lety +22

      There was an instance of this in an England v France six nations game a few years ago. A ruck formed, and then there was a strong shout of "CHRISTOPHER..." from Owens. You could almost hear Robshaw's hands being snatched away from the ball that he wasn't allowed to have. Fabulous stuff

  • @welshie3659
    @welshie3659 Před 4 lety +2195

    "I'm straighter than that one!" - Nigel Owens 😂

    • @gabrielfestini
      @gabrielfestini Před 4 lety +46

      Bro i directly went to the comment to found this 😂

    • @euanshanks
      @euanshanks Před 4 lety +21

      What a great reaction by Nigel 😂

    • @johnturner1539
      @johnturner1539 Před 4 lety +28

      Brilliant .No wonder he is so well respected.

    • @jaspercoetzee4880
      @jaspercoetzee4880 Před 4 lety +60

      I know he was gay. Read about it in Ireland and he is open about it. I'm straight but loves Nigel to bits

    • @petermorris1898
      @petermorris1898 Před 3 lety +22

      @@jaspercoetzee4880 Yeah you've gotta love him!!! Ref with personality, but it adds to, rather than detracts from how well he does his job

  • @evealicelucienne
    @evealicelucienne Před 4 lety +767

    "There's no need to call me "sir", I'm from west Wales."
    Hahaha!

    • @Internetprolet1312
      @Internetprolet1312 Před 4 lety +3

      eal ls why exactly was that so funny? Genuinely asking? Where they both from west wales or what?

    • @timsteeleo544
      @timsteeleo544 Před 4 lety +24

      @@Internetprolet1312 The lad saying "Sir" is Jake Hennessey, of Cambridge University

    • @rituraj4447
      @rituraj4447 Před 3 lety +2

      @@timsteeleo544 ah! Thank you! That explains it!

    • @monkeyej8096
      @monkeyej8096 Před 3 lety +3

      I’ve met him , he’s so funny and a good laugh

  • @sovashchetty4838
    @sovashchetty4838 Před 3 lety +704

    I'm still laughing at Beast saying: "Yes, Mr Ref." Such a pure man.

    • @cage.youtube1
      @cage.youtube1 Před 3 lety +4

      My favourite conversation

    • @vrykolaBLACK
      @vrykolaBLACK Před 3 lety +18

      Yoh bruh, the dude is so humble..

    • @TPRM1
      @TPRM1 Před 3 lety +49

      Oh man, I love the Beast. Hugely respected here by English fans.
      I remember the first time I heard the rumble of “BEEEEEAAAST” from a South African crowd, I thought, “Oh Christ, the Afrikaaners are booing a black guy...”
      Thankfully I was proven very wrong!

    • @musictube17
      @musictube17 Před 3 lety +13

      @@TPRM1 at School we had a brute punisher type, named Big Lou. Everyone in the crowd would chant this low, Llloooooouuuuuuu. Refs and opposing crowds always thought we were boo'ing.

    • @TPRM1
      @TPRM1 Před 3 lety +2

      @@musictube17 Lol, nice!

  • @deepsgnips
    @deepsgnips Před 3 lety +490

    He does not only referee, he teaches. Terrific man

  • @offwithhishead2556
    @offwithhishead2556 Před 4 lety +348

    His long explanations are funny, but "Ah, Christopher" cracks me up every time!

    • @Headhunter_212
      @Headhunter_212 Před 4 lety +24

      Offwith Hishead the schoolmaster tone is the best. "You're both acting very immaturely. Off you go, get on with it!"

    • @gabrielfestini
      @gabrielfestini Před 4 lety +7

      Dude same 😂 he found the perfect tone to scare him with only his name haha

    • @Headhunter_212
      @Headhunter_212 Před 4 lety +2

      @@gabrielfestini CHRRRRRISTUFF-FUH!?

    • @gabrielfestini
      @gabrielfestini Před 4 lety

      @@Headhunter_212 gold 😂

  • @jackbuckley16
    @jackbuckley16 Před rokem +67

    Went to school with the ball boy that hit Nigel in the head. Nigel came up to him after the game, chatted with him, took pictures with him, then gave him his jersey and signed it. Still hanging up to this day in the schools gym I believe

  • @rogerhawkins6433
    @rogerhawkins6433 Před 4 lety +390

    Easily the best referee in rugby history, and a true gentleman with the BEST sense of humour.
    Nigel, you will forever be welcome here in New Zealand. Thank you for all your sensational service to this great game.
    Respect from Auckland, New Zealand. R H

    • @joeykillick5618
      @joeykillick5618 Před 2 lety +12

      It’s such a shame he has retired to smaller nations games as he was as you said the best ref in history. He was strict but unlike a lot of current refs, he kept the game flowing which is the best thing for rugby. Love from SA!

    • @TPRM1
      @TPRM1 Před rokem +4

      Classy response, brother. 👏🏻

    • @TPRM1
      @TPRM1 Před rokem +9

      @@joeykillick5618 And motivated by a true love of the game, and a desire to preserve the spirit of the game.
      He would referee an international on Saturday, then referee a local club game on the Sunday.
      And it shouldn’t need to be said, but it needs to be said until it doesn’t need to be said: it’s so refreshing that his sexuality is such a non-issue within the game. One day, wider society will follow suit.
      Makes me proud to be a rugby man.

    • @normanharrison7736
      @normanharrison7736 Před rokem +7

      Not just in rugby, got to be the best referee in any sport

    • @rogerhawkins6433
      @rogerhawkins6433 Před rokem +4

      @@normanharrison7736 I stand corrected - & agree with you 100 %!
      Well spotted, and well played! 🤓👍
      Kind regards from Auckland, New Zealand 🇳🇿

  • @nomorelies86
    @nomorelies86 Před 4 lety +345

    3:52 ”aah Christopher” is just brilliant. The respect they have for this man. I have never seen a rugby game in my life, just stumble upon these videos. They are just great. Wish we had referees like these in football.

    • @uthoshantm
      @uthoshantm Před 4 lety +4

      You do have the equivalent in football: www.thinkingheads.com/en/speakers/pierluigi-collina/

    • @jaspercoetzee4880
      @jaspercoetzee4880 Před 4 lety +8

      Watch rugby mate

    • @Def_II
      @Def_II Před 3 lety +1

      Same situation here. Absolutely brilliant!

    • @jaspercoetzee4880
      @jaspercoetzee4880 Před 3 lety +14

      The difference. Rugby is a thugs game played by gentlemen. Soccer, =the opposite. No respect for the rev

    • @TheGameCamer360
      @TheGameCamer360 Před 3 lety +1

      You do have refs like that in football, the the fucking ignorant dramatic footballers that are the problem

  • @michaeldwatkins_
    @michaeldwatkins_ Před 3 lety +146

    "Get off before I change the colour of it" is my new favourite Nigel Owens quote

  • @Jaxdrill
    @Jaxdrill Před 2 lety +24

    "The football field is about 500 yards that way."
    Oh Nigel how I appreciate you.

  • @Karma-qt4ji
    @Karma-qt4ji Před 4 lety +595

    aka 10 minutes of Nigel Owens being who we want him to be. Brilliant referee and an all round nice guy. Wouldn't want him to be anything other than who and what he is already.

    • @xenox940
      @xenox940 Před 4 lety +3

      seems like a huge condescending bellend always talks down to people

    • @romelnegut2005
      @romelnegut2005 Před 4 lety +46

      @@xenox940 But he's not. He's the referee and if he tells you to do something, you better do it.

    • @emilyblunt4241
      @emilyblunt4241 Před 4 lety +25

      xeno x he only talks to people when someone is doing something wrong though, that's the point of a referee

    • @xenox940
      @xenox940 Před 4 lety +1

      @@emilyblunt4241 ye but its in such a sarcastic way it makes him look like a bellend its like he thinks he is better than everyone.

    • @romelnegut2005
      @romelnegut2005 Před 4 lety +1

      @PC. Yann ???

  • @Smokyjohnson1983
    @Smokyjohnson1983 Před 4 lety +108

    “Er, Christopher...” “Sorry Sir.” Glorious 🤣

  • @mondayrhymes7340
    @mondayrhymes7340 Před 4 lety +405

    You can always see how great our game is when you see the respect shown by these massive physically imposing men to Nigel and all the other refs

    • @noshit31
      @noshit31 Před 4 lety +11

      Unfortunately not the case in football, referees are allowing too much: diving, players talking to refs etc

    • @-Yogo
      @-Yogo Před 3 lety +11

      "A thugs game played by gentlemen"
      respect the ref or you'll get sent to your room

    • @mrbtapir
      @mrbtapir Před 3 lety +11

      @@noshit31 its not the refs in football, its the support (or lack thereof) that they get from the authorities. If fifa decided that they were going to clamp down on bad behaviour and whatnot and support the refs completely, then i bet a lot of money it would disappear practically overnight. But they won't.

    • @johnm.515
      @johnm.515 Před 3 lety +1

      High competence levels are well reapected.

    • @1chish
      @1chish Před 3 lety +4

      @@mrbtapir No its the entitled, pampered, overpaid, spoilt brats playing the game who have their heads so far up their own arses they fart to speak that are the problem. Yes the powers that be are shit scared of the players but the fault lies with player's discipline. they have none. Its why they cheat and get away with it.
      Only 3 people speak on a rugby field: 2 skippers and the ref so any issue the skippers are called in and its THEIR problem. If you argue over a penalty the ref walks 10 yards further forward. Argue again its another 10 yards.
      Refs in football pander to the 22 egos on the pitch rather than taking control.

  • @ardanfox5667
    @ardanfox5667 Před rokem +7

    08:16 🟨 "Off you go before I change the color of it !!!" ... 🏉😄 Awesome !

  • @edwardtory1250
    @edwardtory1250 Před 3 lety +43

    *calls all 30 players over including those from the far side wings...
    "I don't want to make a big deal of this..."

  • @fink-d9330
    @fink-d9330 Před 3 lety +40

    3:49 "err Christopher" he sounded like an angry dad
    I love Nigel Owns hes such a good ref and really funny when doing it definitely the best ever.

  • @frakdackle
    @frakdackle Před 3 lety +67

    He's like a hard-ass high school principle who genuinely cares about you.

  • @jcheck1107
    @jcheck1107 Před 3 lety +471

    I’m an American and understand exactly zero rules of Rugby but I feel like I have to watch every game he refs

    • @alexandrahopkins7528
      @alexandrahopkins7528 Před 3 lety +28

      The magic of the Welsh mate. :) x

    • @Stevie-74
      @Stevie-74 Před 3 lety +4

      You will not be disappointed.

    • @richarddavies4647
      @richarddavies4647 Před 3 lety +3

      👍👍👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

    • @aloadobollocks519
      @aloadobollocks519 Před 2 lety

      You could call them laws for a start ;)

    • @Funkopopsstorewalkthroughsunbo
      @Funkopopsstorewalkthroughsunbo Před 2 lety +1

      Stay in your country and I will stay in mine don’t bring covid 19 if you are in America I am in wales I am proud to be welsh 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @ColmM36
    @ColmM36 Před 4 lety +193

    "There is no reason I can't give you that you cannot award the try"
    I wouldn't know whether to award the thing or not

    • @catherinelynnfraser2001
      @catherinelynnfraser2001 Před 4 lety +12

      Colm Mannion great translation by Nigel

    • @CABerlitz
      @CABerlitz Před 4 lety +21

      We heard about double negatives, right? But what about triple negative?

  • @TheGreatJanando
    @TheGreatJanando Před 4 lety +305

    'this is not soccer' shows how everyone thinks about the modelsport today

    • @ynotnilknarf39
      @ynotnilknarf39 Před 3 lety +7

      It's a corrupt business, very little to do with 'sport' these days at the elite levels.

    • @steadadelica
      @steadadelica Před 2 lety +5

      I think it has more to do with the rules: in soccer all players are able to appeal directly to the ref in play and when it’s stopped-appealing to the ref and discussing the game with him is not just allowed it’s expected. That’s not the case in rugby where only the captain can talk directly to the ref and only at certain times-of course, the ref can talk to anyone at any time!

  • @danieloosthuizen2071
    @danieloosthuizen2071 Před rokem +15

    Rugby is such a physical game. It makes me so happy to see the amount of respect that the players have for the ref.

  • @stnksblondie898
    @stnksblondie898 Před 4 lety +193

    "I'm straight than that one"
    I'm dead 😂

    • @kadova
      @kadova Před 4 lety +7

      "I'm straighter than that one" to be correct 👌

    • @stnksblondie898
      @stnksblondie898 Před 4 lety +3

      @@kadova nerd

  • @ilyaasbosch5476
    @ilyaasbosch5476 Před 3 lety +162

    Legend of our loved game. Sad to see him retire but he has had a magnificent career. Much love Nigel Owens ❤

    • @AndrewDavidForde
      @AndrewDavidForde  Před 3 lety +30

      He’s only retired from international games, he’ll still be reffing/assistant reffing club games!

    • @edemoi3817
      @edemoi3817 Před rokem

      What to say ?
      Ons rugby allwais rugby. From Germany.

  • @Barushia
    @Barushia Před 3 lety +23

    ”Eh Christopher” is just brilliant. The dude is twice his size yet his athority is that of a giant

  • @TMM6944
    @TMM6944 Před rokem +34

    The most professional and unbiased referee in the history of the game. Abslute legend.

  • @Expurg8d1
    @Expurg8d1 Před 9 měsíci +5

    Nigel is great. "I'm straighter than that one" is comedy gold.

  • @mariecarter6714
    @mariecarter6714 Před 3 lety +62

    "I'm straighter them that one" Who doesn't love Nigel Owens

  • @gringohadsis6059
    @gringohadsis6059 Před 3 lety +235

    9:27 You can literally see the testosterone steaming off these giant men, and you have a gay Welsh national treasure in the center telling them all off

    • @DieyoungDiefast
      @DieyoungDiefast Před 3 lety +25

      Difference between Rugby (both disiplines) and soccer. On a Rugby pitch there's only one ref.

    • @bensmith5288
      @bensmith5288 Před 3 lety +2

      @@DieyoungDiefast soccer ??? Its football you prick

    • @cathallawlor989
      @cathallawlor989 Před 3 lety +6

      @@bensmith5288 poor you :)

    • @JymVer
      @JymVer Před 2 lety

      @@cathallawlor989 loool getting off on that? How low have Rugby fans sunk

    • @WatTyler13
      @WatTyler13 Před 2 lety +1

      @@bensmith5288 you must be a bairn. Growing up in the 70s we called it soccer.
      Now wind your neck in, kid 😂

  • @iangrubb6470
    @iangrubb6470 Před 4 lety +67

    The greatest ref in ANY sport. And probably the most respected as well. You just can't help but love a bit of Nigel!!! ( An an inspiration to many for being honest and open about his life off the field)

    • @jaspercoetzee4880
      @jaspercoetzee4880 Před 4 lety

      Totally agree. Great man.

    • @nathanwilliams2152
      @nathanwilliams2152 Před 3 měsíci

      The only peer he has in another sport would be Pierluigi Collina in football. But even then, it’s quite a tenuous comparison

  • @muhammadkhalilbinabdullate6183

    He is like a manager and the players are like in some traning match rather than an actual match being played. But gotta respect this. His control and execution are just brilliant.

  • @waynecolman8095
    @waynecolman8095 Před rokem +22

    The last clip makes me laugh every time I see it (10:28)
    NIGEL : “Hello Derek”
    DEREK : “There is no reason I can’t give you that you cannot award the try”
    NIGEL : “There is no reason why I can’t award the try, that means I can award the try”
    DEREK : “That is it”
    Pissing myself here……🤣😂

  • @xcruciator2269
    @xcruciator2269 Před 4 lety +90

    This man is the reason why I started watching rugby.

    • @daveduck4315
      @daveduck4315 Před 4 lety +3

      Hes just a referee, unfortunately he likes the sound of his own voice.He gets on my nerves

    • @romelnegut2005
      @romelnegut2005 Před 4 lety +10

      @@daveduck4315 He's put there to ensure that everything goes well and if what it takes for that to happen is for him to have a chat with the players on something he didn't like, then by all means let the man do his job he's getting paid for.

    • @anthonymcgann459
      @anthonymcgann459 Před 4 lety

      Often, he's the reason i turn the volume down.

    • @maxlorenzo5169
      @maxlorenzo5169 Před 3 lety

      Fuck me, says a lot about the game itself then.

    • @romelnegut2005
      @romelnegut2005 Před 3 lety

      @@maxlorenzo5169 If he still watches Rugby, then there's no problem in that.

  • @rubyhewitt2987
    @rubyhewitt2987 Před 4 lety +109

    Honestly I love Nigel Owens, he’s such a credit to the world of rugby , he’s so respected by everyone ❤️

  • @atccrazy629
    @atccrazy629 Před rokem +28

    Legendary! Deserves a knighthood! Awesome ref! Awesome teacher! If he’s not training international refs, he should be!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @budzion8800
    @budzion8800 Před 4 lety +180

    "You're both acting very immature" haha

    • @roygolding4654
      @roygolding4654 Před 4 lety +7

      Bud Zion that is my favourite, he could have carded Brown for touching the face area but knew that would spoil the game. Instead just put both players in their place and stopped it escalating.

    • @huyenminhhienvinhbacsinh7916
      @huyenminhhienvinhbacsinh7916 Před 3 lety +4

      9:27 You can literally see the testosterone steaming off these giant men, and you have a gay Welsh national treasure in the center telling them all off

  • @mikewilliams4499
    @mikewilliams4499 Před rokem +3

    I’m straighter than that...pure comic genius, along with the yellow card for the ball boy. Class act.

  • @animekawaiichan9399
    @animekawaiichan9399 Před 4 lety +49

    "😠This is not soccer!" ALWAYS be lengendery!
    😢It will tears EVERYWHERE the day he announces his retirement. He's THE BEST ref EVER!

  • @anthonybubb7282
    @anthonybubb7282 Před 3 lety +14

    "I don't want to make a big issue out of this, OK" - proceeds to call everyone over! haha, love it

  • @marinusscholtz9342
    @marinusscholtz9342 Před rokem +3

    The yellow to the ball boy was hilarious. Brilliant ref.

  • @bigtedonline
    @bigtedonline Před 3 lety +24

    The telling off he gave to Stuart Hogg for diving is priceless

  • @HippoHannah
    @HippoHannah Před rokem +3

    i love how in rugby the players have such respect for the ref, great schoolmaster vibes

    • @jackmehoffe9372
      @jackmehoffe9372 Před rokem +2

      The Laws Of Rugby, dictate. That if you cannot honour the spirit of this physical game. Then you will have no further part in it.
      This man here, is there to stop these monsters killing each other!
      Strange since he's the smallest of the pack!

  • @darraghtormey1500
    @darraghtormey1500 Před 4 lety +124

    Andrew, you are truly spoiling us this week. Hats off to you. And as for Nigel, can't we just appoint the man as Leader of the World please.

    • @SpeakMouthWords
      @SpeakMouthWords Před 3 lety +5

      There is no reason I can give you, that you can't appoint the man Leader of the World

    • @richardsmith2825
      @richardsmith2825 Před 3 lety +1

      He'd be happy to just be " Ein llyw olaf!"

    • @barneyclifton6402
      @barneyclifton6402 Před 3 lety +4

      'No Mr Kim Jong-un, you're being very immature and not playing within the spirit of the game. 10 minutes sinbin!'

  • @WritewheelUK
    @WritewheelUK Před 3 lety +42

    He's retired. I'll miss him. The players will miss him. Rugby will miss him. The best manager of a match I've seen. So sad to see him go.

  • @28pantycelyn
    @28pantycelyn Před 2 lety +27

    This is the most wonderful man in the world he can cut someone down to size by just being polite , wish there were more like him in this world

  • @petershortland478
    @petershortland478 Před 3 lety +43

    I love he basically coaching the players and reffing at the same time XD

    • @gsmarchand
      @gsmarchand Před 2 lety +3

      Educating. Not coaching.

    • @SeaJayAudit
      @SeaJayAudit Před 5 měsíci

      And Nigel Owens knows the rules inside and out. It is very unlikely that he'll make an incorrect call. @@gsmarchand

  • @josearana1705
    @josearana1705 Před 2 lety +38

    I'm training as a soccer referee ( I'm 17 ) and when I have to take some games I always do everything to maintain control over the game, this man is an absolute legend and the one I admire the most.
    Always teaching who's boss on the field.

    • @archiesinfield9333
      @archiesinfield9333 Před rokem +2

      Good luck bruz soccer referring is way more brutal than union

  • @dramoth64
    @dramoth64 Před 3 lety +74

    One of the smallest men on the pitch, and the players give him the utmost respect.

  • @tweedlio2763
    @tweedlio2763 Před rokem +2

    0.38 - I'm straighter than that one!!!🤣🤣🤣

  • @kieranfoster902
    @kieranfoster902 Před rokem +7

    The respect for the referee in Rugby is a credit to the game. Well done rugby.

  • @liamkiney4124
    @liamkiney4124 Před 4 lety +31

    "It's being dealt with and I will deal with it. Thank you."

  • @MrFlashpoint1978
    @MrFlashpoint1978 Před 4 lety +29

    Yes, Mr Owens, we will call you Sir - you've earned it, and you command it.

  • @deathmetalsl
    @deathmetalsl Před 3 lety +21

    "This is not Soccer" should be on an official World Rugby t-shirt 😂🙌

    • @Leifr952
      @Leifr952 Před 3 lety

      Yes, as the statement that perfectly encapsulates rugby's inferiority complex 👌

  • @Basin79
    @Basin79 Před 2 lety +45

    You don't have to like rugby to love Nigel Owens. True gentleman.

  • @stephenhagen8976
    @stephenhagen8976 Před 4 lety +26

    The firm but respectful refereeing in Rugby is one of the main reason I love my kids playing it. Nigel does that with a bit of humor thrown in to boot.

  • @Cloudyedits86
    @Cloudyedits86 Před 3 lety +46

    Just found out he retired. Thanks for the laughs Nigel 🇫🇷🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @michaelhutchings8599
    @michaelhutchings8599 Před 2 lety +3

    "No need to call me sir I'm from West Wales." 😂😂

  • @gemmastaines5706
    @gemmastaines5706 Před rokem +6

    Love it! He’s taking no lip, no complaining and no dramatics!
    We ❤ you Nigel!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @EllliotJackRussel1
    @EllliotJackRussel1 Před 4 lety +28

    It's all about communication. With many 50/50 decisions, Nigel's dialectics made the difference.

  • @MrAvw777
    @MrAvw777 Před 3 lety +5

    Best Referee ever such a gentleman that shows respects and demands players to show respect, that is what this game is all about!!

  • @paulolsen4186
    @paulolsen4186 Před 3 lety +7

    The thing that makes Nigel Owens so good, is that he actually understands the game, wants the game to be a spectacle and isn't prepared to ruin it by incessantly whistling for minor indiscretions that have no influence on the outcome, unlike [insert every other referee here] [ especially Wayne Barnes]

  • @Moose6340
    @Moose6340 Před 2 lety +3

    "I'm straighter than that one." Absolute legend.

  • @maidenaholic
    @maidenaholic Před 3 lety +13

    Of all the referees, he's the one I always appreciated when he was in the field doing his job when Ireland where playing because he's fair

  • @lantom25
    @lantom25 Před 4 lety +30

    I only became aware of rugby when I stumbled upon a video of him refereeing a game. I read his book and found it well-written and fascinating. I'm watching all the games on CZcams and enjoying them immensely. Thank you, Nigel!

  • @aparapentor333
    @aparapentor333 Před 4 lety +43

    Cet homme est un magnifique symbole de ce sport,il respect le jeu et les joueurs.Je pense que cela doit être un honneur de jouer un match sous son arbitrage.

    • @nathanwilliams2152
      @nathanwilliams2152 Před 3 měsíci

      David Pocock said after the 2015 RWC final, to Nigel “thanks for a great game.” Says it all.

  • @stephenwaddell7294
    @stephenwaddell7294 Před rokem +7

    If you don't like scrummaging your in the
    wrong position. Pure Gold

  • @ynotnilknarf39
    @ynotnilknarf39 Před 3 lety +5

    Excellent referee, just has the right amount of rapport with the players without being overly pally, tells players what they are doing wrong and importantly what they are doing right (positive re-enforcement).

    • @kevinmould6979
      @kevinmould6979 Před 3 lety

      The word is "reinforcement", that's why you had to hyphenate to get it past spellcheck.

    • @nathanwilliams2152
      @nathanwilliams2152 Před 3 měsíci

      He said once that Eben Etzebeth, one of the hardest players of all time, was easier to ref than some school or amateur games that he’s refereed in the past.

  • @lukef1586
    @lukef1586 Před rokem +4

    Regardless of what sport - this is how referees should be, and should be respected.

  • @F10Colin
    @F10Colin Před 4 lety +16

    Just the best referee the world has ever known. Thank you, not “Sir” from West Wales

  • @m0270h00
    @m0270h00 Před 8 měsíci +3

    hes such a legend , we need these types of ref in Football

  • @Deebemc
    @Deebemc Před 4 lety +11

    Just hope all this mans refereeing expertise is not lost when he hangs up his whistle. He loves the game like all good referees . Thank you, Mr Owens.

  • @the_real_ch3
    @the_real_ch3 Před rokem +3

    I do love the fact that all it took to get a couple players in line was to suggest they were acting like soccer players.

    • @jackmehoffe9372
      @jackmehoffe9372 Před rokem

      They will get their punishment back at their Rugby Club. Trust me......

  • @NickMaroudas1
    @NickMaroudas1 Před rokem +2

    Nigel Owens exemplifies professionalism and a gentleman. He teaches while being a ref. My favorite ref of all time

  • @nickjohns1192
    @nickjohns1192 Před 3 lety +8

    Hands down hes the best ref ever to set foot on a field.
    I'd love to see him ref 1 season in the premier league. That would be sum funny shit

  • @davidchalk8883
    @davidchalk8883 Před 4 lety +17

    This makes me wish there were some clips of Clive Norling. - I particularly remember to Andy Robinson "Any more of your mouthing goodboy and you're.walking. British Loon or not"

  • @Marco-bi9rb
    @Marco-bi9rb Před 3 lety +8

    Lol I’m a not rugby fan but I love how this small guy makes big solid men say sorry to him. Boss

  • @michaelshanahan4042
    @michaelshanahan4042 Před rokem +3

    Don't you just love MR Owens he commands respect amongst the players and fans i hope he is injoying his retirement

    • @jackmehoffe9372
      @jackmehoffe9372 Před rokem

      Refs don't retire div. Like coppers or head head teachers. This man is essential for Rugby. Good man.

  • @paulhobson4799
    @paulhobson4799 Před 2 lety +12

    Nigel Owen is a legend, theres no other way to describe him. The truest referee and a gentleman at the same time. I hope you enjoy your retirement.

  • @roygolding4654
    @roygolding4654 Před 4 lety +20

    Reffing is an art not a science, Nigel is a proper Picasso.

  • @seanbonella
    @seanbonella Před rokem +2

    Owens should be teaching refs this stuff....best ever. went through a lot being closeted but he is a true gent

  • @martinjarvis9687
    @martinjarvis9687 Před rokem +2

    Without a doubt the best referee ever

  • @puurle
    @puurle Před 3 lety +7

    I watch this for the third time, still love it. Its quite an accomplishment to be as proffessional as him but still find room for such brilliant humor

  • @jaspercoetzee4880
    @jaspercoetzee4880 Před 4 lety +7

    Nigel i think you're the best reveree to handle the whistle. I love how you put players on the spot. You were the best.

  • @sjmoss148
    @sjmoss148 Před rokem +2

    I bet no one chants " You don't know what you're doing!" to Mr Owens.😂

  • @Jivvi
    @Jivvi Před 3 lety +10

    "You don't like to scrummage? Well if you don't, your in the wrong position."
    Lol, I was a second rower and I hated it. Then I got moved to inside centre.

    • @ynotnilknarf39
      @ynotnilknarf39 Před 3 lety

      I was old skool second row in league/flanker in union but also did a turn at inside centre, got bored waiting for the action playing the latter in onion, at least you could be involved in the game a heck of a lot more when in the forwards in union. I think the ball boys used to see more of the ball than the wingers did in union hahaha

  • @cycleSCUBA
    @cycleSCUBA Před 3 lety +5

    The Scarletts-Leicester 'chat' was priceless!! A brave ref but a confident and determined one. Nice one Nigel.

  • @kevinraine7807
    @kevinraine7807 Před 3 lety +11

    I would watch any rugby match if Nigel was referee even if I did n't support the teams, he will be sadly missed in our game but good luck with the farming sir, you are an inspiration.

  • @dribblinonedirection
    @dribblinonedirection Před 7 měsíci +2

    I love the way he dismissing them once he is done 😂😂

  • @MeanAzz_13
    @MeanAzz_13 Před rokem +2

    The *Goat* Ref! 🍺
    From *NZL* ☝🏾🇳🇿

  • @leahpriddle4
    @leahpriddle4 Před 3 lety +3

    the best one liners and the best ref in Rugby, what a gentleman.

    • @jerrypeter1162
      @jerrypeter1162 Před 3 lety

      Beautiful woman with a beautiful smile, I wish you all the best this year, how is the weather over there now

  • @rossg6735
    @rossg6735 Před 3 lety +5

    I don’t think ever ever heard anything more Welsh than “there is no reason I can’t give you that you cannot award a try”

  • @janinekaretai4306
    @janinekaretai4306 Před 2 lety +2

    We love him in New Zealand

  • @andrewmillard5326
    @andrewmillard5326 Před rokem +3

    He was the man , brilliant referee missing his wit and style and of course he was Welsh 😜❤️🏉🥰

  • @kobusdutoitbosman6240
    @kobusdutoitbosman6240 Před rokem +3

    THE stand out Rugby Football Ref of ALL TIME!!

  • @leeedsonetwo
    @leeedsonetwo Před rokem +1

    Love the way these huge guys listen and respect him

  • @markdavies5931
    @markdavies5931 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Best referee ever, loves rugby and fair with it. And what a great accent :)

  • @elizabethcrumpton6505
    @elizabethcrumpton6505 Před 4 lety +11

    I love how Nigel Owens calls Alun Wyn Jones *Al*

  • @hossywoof
    @hossywoof Před 3 lety +12

    Ha, Nigel really is the best. Sad to hear he's put his cleats on the shelf for internationals. Probably spoke more sense than any ref and taught new ref's coming through how to ref a game. Legend!