Nigel Owens: Born Into Rugby | Short Film

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  • Nigel tells us about the time he made a fool out of himself in front of his entire school, the time he sin binned a ball boy in Dublin, and his favourite RWC moments as a match official and as a fan.
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    'Men In The Middle'
    Episode 2: Nigel Owens
    'Men In The Middle' is our 4-part docuseries, in partnership with Emirates, about the best referees in the world of rugby. From their own perspective, they show us their story, their proudest RWC moments as refs and as fans, and why they believe rugby is the greatest sport in the world.
    More episodes: • Men In The Middle | Ru...
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    VIDEO DIRECTOR / EDITOR: Oisín Deignan
    EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Jack Morley, Cara Doyle
    INTERVIEWER: James Wynne
    FIRST AD: Sayaka Ikeda
    CAMERA OP: Takumi Imai
    OPENING TITLES: Jack Morley, Oisín Deignan
    Created by The Sports Chronicle in Dublin, Ireland.
    Interviews shot on location in Shirahama, Japan.
    Match footage officially provided by IMG Replay, RTÉ, and Pro14.
    SPECIAL THANKS
    Nobuyuki Kitahara
    Nanki-Shirahama Marriott Hotel
    World Rugby
    Tracy O’Callaghan
    IRFU
    Engage Digital Partners
    A Packed.House production © 2019
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  • @fantabaz1
    @fantabaz1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Absolutely love Nigel. Best referee hands down.

  • @cjmac3636
    @cjmac3636 หลายเดือนก่อน

    hugely missed Nigel best ref by far! Thanks for great memories Love from NI

  • @terryallen5328
    @terryallen5328 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Rugby refs are what make rugby such a great sport to watch, the respect between the refs and the players is second to none. Nigel is certainly at the top of the tree when it comes to refereeing and his humour on the pitch is legendary.

  • @pipellis6672
    @pipellis6672 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Nigel...you are FAR more than you claim. Probably the best ref ever...

  • @sas2300
    @sas2300 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Need more referees like him in all sports, well versed, fair, sensible and makes sure everyone is always focussed on just getting on with the game without any nonsense.

  • @rocky3268
    @rocky3268 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Never forget about watching Somewhere there was a Charity Rugby match, Organiser phoned him up and said How much would it be for him to Referee the Game, Nigel said Don't be daft mun, What Time do you want me there 💯, Nigel Owens is Not only the best Referee in the World, but a Real down to earth, Genuinely Top fella, iechyd da Nige 👌🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿💯✌🏻

  • @bradshawbradshaw8891
    @bradshawbradshaw8891 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    In addition to being a top class ref, Nigel is a bloody nice bloke[despite being Welsh :-) ]

  • @laidsgpr63
    @laidsgpr63 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I've always liked Nigel. He is a first class ref.
    You are a great guy and a good man Nigel !
    No matter who's playing, I enjoy any match
    where Nigel is ref. Keep going Nigel !!

  • @petertown9467
    @petertown9467 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    the best referee ever to step on the pitch. Well done Sir you are a star happy retirement.

  • @jurtimmermans1486
    @jurtimmermans1486 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love that man
    That is What rugby is all about

  • @deeplearning7097
    @deeplearning7097 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That music is an absolute horror, especially when you've got the great Nigel Owens to listen to.

  • @reality8481
    @reality8481 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Class man,class ref.

  • @christophe8723
    @christophe8723 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nigel you made the sport proud, you can take that, enjoy your retirement despite the fact I would have enjoyed seeing you in the middle more.

  • @paulfitz6614
    @paulfitz6614 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love him calling out the dive haha

  • @nashvillain171
    @nashvillain171 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Excellent video, but the background music is too loud and distracting.

  • @paulcook7986
    @paulcook7986 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nigel, you are a wonderful guy.

  • @peterclark4685
    @peterclark4685 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Correct me at your will but a Rugby referee has to be one of the hardest, most complex tasks going around. Think of what the job entails. Managing 30+ testosterone-charged, cortisol-reduced, partially-dehydrated alphas playing a game at pace with voluminous arcane and interconnected Laws: in front of the world's largest collection of one-eyed, variously inebriated, sub-alpha-in-denial level ex-players of the game whose range of emotions run the entire gamut between *dark justice* and *murderous revenge.* There are not that many who can do this.

    • @cymrocam
      @cymrocam 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd actually say it's far easier to be a rugby referee than it is to be a football referee. As a kid, you have "respect the officials" drilled into you, and if you were to watch a rugby game that law is always upheld. However, look at the way that football players treat officials... Running up to them in groups, screaming in their faces and show barely a smidge of respect. Football could do with some rugby referees, however, I fear that there'd only be 8 players left per side by the end of the game.

    • @peterclark4685
      @peterclark4685 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cymrocam All a soccer ref needs is adequate insect repellent, on the pressure points, just as perfume is applied.
      As you say, Rugby level refereeing would improve any sport. The 8 on 7 games would be only for a short while: till buccal zippers were fashionable. IOW repopulate the game with men and not boys.
      Background: I wanted to learn the anthems off pat before the third last 5 Nations, so I trawled TH-cam. Then I found Amy ??? doing 'Flower of Scotland' for a soccer game. During the pan by the camera the players in dark blue were staring down the lens (at the viewers) and you could see the arrogance. They had no interest in singing, or standing to attention, or celebrating being a Scot with the crowd; no, all they wanted was that "It's me laddie, up here, getting the attention, not sad little you, watching it on the telly" vibe. It spoiled what I personally regard as one of the top three great anthems.

    • @cymrocam
      @cymrocam 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@peterclark4685 sorry for the late response, I've only just been notified of your comment. I recommend watching more recent renditions of Flower of Scotland as for me it's the 2nd best after Mae Hen Wald Fy Nhadau by us Welsh; if you want to see players sharing the passion with fans take note of the 2013 rendition.

    • @stevenmcalister826
      @stevenmcalister826 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You could’ve added “partially hydrogenated vegetable shortening” to that paragraph and I’d say half of the people who read this wouldn’t notice. Which tells me it’s a load of guff.

    • @richardwanigasekera4212
      @richardwanigasekera4212 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Concise summing up of a very physical sport...with total control in one person's hand. Mutual respect is paramount
      Football will never achieve that standard...keep on dreaming.. Footballers, please tune into the Woman's Six nations, I promise, you will learn a lot more than rolling on the ground... Women Footballers, please teach the other sex how football should be played

  • @whtmasterd
    @whtmasterd ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Background music spoils the whole thing.

  • @SilverBicycle
    @SilverBicycle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Editor...you need to bring down the music bed a notch while he's talking.

    • @zedcarr6128
      @zedcarr6128 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I totally agree. The music is too loud, and it's getting in the way.

  • @edemoi3817
    @edemoi3817 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Rugby forevet.💪🥰

  • @TheSean7564
    @TheSean7564 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good man it seems. All around

  • @lovenilsson9681
    @lovenilsson9681 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wish I could watch this, but the music makes this video unwatchable☹

  • @shill700
    @shill700 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cut out the music - spoils it..