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DARK SECRETS: 4 | Vintage Vibes

Nigel Owens handed key new role amid major rugby shake-up

The 2015 World Cup final referee has been appointed to a new four-man panel of independent assessors

Wales Online

Welsh rugby's winners and losers as Dragons fans smile at last, Ken Owens back and discarded Wales star give Pivac food for thought

It was a mixed weekend in Welsh rugby, with some heavy defeats and one much-needed victory

Wales Online

Meet the 22-year-old Welsh dairy farmer who lined up against Ken Owens in Welsh Premiership clash

The Scarlets, Wales and British Lions forward appeared for Carmarthen Quins against Swansea in the semi-pro tier

Wales Online

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'Incredible' rugby incident splits opinion on world stage as Welshman central to it all

It was a big talking point in the Rugby Championship clash in New Zealand

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Ken Owens set for offer and plan to 'manage' Taulupe Faletau revealed

The rugby news from Wales and elsewhere in the world

Wales Online

Nigel Owens delivers verdict on refereeing call that provoked outrage as explosive new footage emerges

The decision has has been described as one of the most controversial in rugby history

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Liam Williams in hospital after nightmare debut and sick Dan Biggar pulled from team

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Wales Online

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Today's rugby news as Nigel Owens rocked by Eddie Butler death and Foley denies time-wasting

The latest rugby stories from Wales and beyond following the sad events of Thursday

Wales Online

Nigel Owens sings Frank Sinatra classic in final goodbye to BBC radio stars Scott Mills and Chris Stark

Scott and Chris completed their last ever Radio 5 Live show on Saturday morning

Wales Online

South African rugby hard-man hasn't forgotten what Nigel Owens did for him

Welsh official is very much a one-off who always does things his way

Wales Online

Nigel Owens column: The Women's Euros proves footballers can treat referees with respect, I hope the men learn from this

Top rugby referee Nigel Owens says the Women's Euros has been a captivating event with the public loving the football on show and respect given to officials

Wales Online

Nigel Owens slams rugby's new red card trial and accuses bosses of trying to 'paper over cracks'

The issue of head injuries is front and centre of the rugby agenda right now, with the Rugby Championship to have 20-minute red cards next week

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Gatland pays tribute to Wales star and Ed Slater issues statement after devastating diagnosis

The latest rugby stories today from around the world

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as new 'Club World Cup' agreed in seismic move and Nigel Owens says Wayne Barnes got it wrong

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Nigel Owens explains red and yellow card summer Test controversies and says blame game on referees has to stop

The greatest referee of his generation assesses some mouthwatering north v south summer Test showdowns and the refereeing decisions which have hogged much of the limelight

Wales Online

'Look at me when I'm talking to you!' Welsh ref's tense confrontation with player watched by six million people in 24 hours

The incident from 2015 has resurfaced on the video platform

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Nigel Owens says ‘textbook’ Wales moment should never have been punished and Farrell gesture revealed

The latest rugby news and updates from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Nigel Owens says Barbarians moment should not have been allowed and Ifan Phillips lands coaching job

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Nigel Owens column: People say we'll never see the likes of Phil Bennett again but I hope we do - on and off the field

The world's greatest referee this century pays his own special tribute to fellow Welsh rugby legend Phil Bennett

Wales Online

Nigel Owens' legendary 'This is not soccer' put down of star player gets 1.8 million TikTok views in just one day

Owens' famous comment to Tobias Botes has been given a new lease on the video social channel

Wales Online

Countryfile viewers praise Nigel Owens as he opens up about suicide attempt

The legendary referee opened up about his mental health struggles on the BBC show

Wales Online

Nigel Owens fumes over incident that's enraged rugby fans and explains why it was actually against the law

There were boos around the ground as the bizarre episode played out in the World Rugby Sevens match between England and Argentina

Wales Online

Rugby's radical law trial branded 'dangerous and stupid' as coaches clash

The 20-minute red card rule is being tested out in the southern hemisphere

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World Rugby’s 20-minute red card plans could lead to increase in aggression, warns former referee

World Rugby are considering plans which would see teams bring on a substitute 20 minutes after being shown a red card

Wales Online

Today's rugby headlines as Nigel Owens hits out over 20-minute red card plans and Rowland Phillips back in Welsh rugby

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