Tag: Nigel Owens
‘I’m gay in a macho world, but I won’t let the bullies win’ – Nigel Owens
As a referee, I’m used to dealing with anything that gets thrown at me. If I can’t deal with the flak and abuse, then I wouldn’t be able to do this job. But as a gay man, I’ve unfortunately had to experience homophobic abuse during my career.
RFU ban homophobic fans
The RFU have banned two fans from all matches at Twickenham for two years following an investigation over homophobic abuse towards referee Nigel Owens.
Welsh national rugby team takes a stand against homophobic abuse
The Welsh national squad and the Welsh Rugby Union have joined Stonewall’s NoBystanders campaign to help tackle abuse and bullying. The move comes after openly-gay referee Nigel Owens was subjected to homophobic abuse at Twickenham. Rugby’s finest have now taken a stand by joining thousands of individuals and organisations who are backing the NoBystanders anti-bullying campaign.
Rugby referee Nigel Owens: ‘I nearly killed myself as I came to terms with being gay’
Rugby referee Nigel Owens yesterday told how he almost killed himself as he struggled with his sexuality.