*qualified rugby ref* I used a similar line when I got a bit of cheek. I asked the player if he was a referee, he very quietly said ‘no’, I replied saying ‘ok, once you are then you can question my decision’. The other team heard this and found found funny (as did I but couldn’t show it)
My favourite Nigel Owen's moment. Bledisloe test at Eden Park in Auckland where he made Bernard Foley retreat when he went to take a free kick and said, "if you are going to cheat, cheat fairly. I am happy to give you a couple of yards but not twenty..."
I understand what you mean. Many years ago, in my playing days our usual home referee addressed both sides on the centre line before the start. His message was short and easily understood by all. 'Obey the laws, obey me'.
There really does needs to be a quote book for Nigel's best. I love his charismatic, no-nonsense approach on the pitch, something I would like to be able to bring into my game.
Hey you gotta give Rasta Rasivhenge (I think that how you spell his last name) and Jonathan Kaplan props. South Africa's put out some good refs too. Granted not a character like Nigel Owens but still serving rugby with a decent standard.
Chloe-Ane Wragg - there's lots of good, quality refs out there. Several I recognize by name. Kaplan undoubtedly on that list! Can't say I recognize Rasta's name. But, one of the things that drew me to rugby was the quality of the refs, and the respect they command. What I like about Nigel is his way of injecting humor (or acidity, depending on which end of it one happens to be!) with fairness and consistency. He slaps 'em all down! I know he's been accused of playing faves, but, I don't see it! Would love to see more like him, and Kaplan. Though different styles, they're both awesome!
Nigel Owens....the greatest ref in the world....if not of all time. That guy could command the respect of the Niagara falls 😂😂 Legend. A true role model. And the most respected ref in world rugby.
Watched many games he's reffed never taken much notice if him until now. He's brilliant ! love the respect the players have for him. Then again it's not Soccer...
If you guys didn't know this ref is gay and one of the game he ref between Aus vs all blacks at a line out the Aussie captain threw the ball in and the ref said it wasn't straight and the Aussie captain ask are you sure ref it looked straight to me and he responded nope even I'm straighter then that ball.
Incredible im a fan of soccer and i think they should take example, not only he makes everybody calm down but he forces players to play their best for the spectacle so the public (the ones most important in a game of sport) can have for their money
kdmc40 i have seen quite a few games where if were possible Nigel should have won man of the match he's a legend I've seen to many refs ruin the ebb and flow of a game never say that of Mr Owens
Missed my favourite one - can't remember who was playing but there was a poorly timed tackle, the player tackled rolled around on the ground trying to make the most of it. Nigel called them both over - to the poor tackler he said, 'Another tackle like that and you'll be off the pitch'. He turned to the other player and said, 'another reaction like that and I'm sending you to RADA'.
Good old Nigel he will be missed when he retires after the Next Rugby World Cup may be he will Referee the Final once again it will be the ultimate farewell to great referee
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*Gathers all 30 players in*
"I don't want to make a big issue of this."
Brilliant.
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Best ref in the game by a country mile.
I do honestly think a petition is needed for a knighthood, he bloody well deserves it.
That would make him a Knight of the English Realm. A step down for a Welshman.
@@snipper1ie That is very true! 😂 I take it back!
He’s an MBE. Close enough.
He wouldn’t want it. He’s a proud Welshman!
Best ref in any game
" I dont think we've met . i'm the referee " Legend ..!!!
"and you're not."
*qualified rugby ref*
I used a similar line when I got a bit of cheek.
I asked the player if he was a referee, he very quietly said ‘no’,
I replied saying ‘ok, once you are then you can question my decision’.
The other team heard this and found found funny (as did I but couldn’t show it)
Best ref ever 👏👏
I love that particular one 😂😂😂😂😂😂
"Christopher.."
"sorry Sir"
xD
You know that only his mum and Mr Owens cal him "Christopher".
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I like during that convo the other player was pushing him away like “dude I know we’re on opposite sides but you don’t talk to Nige like that”
As a football referee, I wish I was able to get the players to respond to me like a naughty schoolboy being sent to the headmaster's office.
What an absolute legend. Immense respect to Nigel from NZ.
Make that man a knight. Sir Nigel Owens!
Kieran Steele why would you insult him
Yeh, he's from Wales so.. I doubt he'd accept it but nice sentiment nonetheless.
That sounds surprisingly good... sir nigel owens... make it happen!
Kieran Steele that sounds so fitting for him
Sir Nigel Owens sounds like a fuckin’ boss
Kieran Steele (b
Missing one of his best moments, after a very crooked lineout throw he blows the wistle and sais "I'm straiter then that one"
HAHAHA I remember that one!
The_Irish_Sir there is a part 2
It's in his part 2
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part two
The_Irish_Sir best ref and super card
"Let's have a chat is it." As he brings in the teams.
Love him, and the Welsh.
dear her majesty
make this man a knight
My favourite Nigel Owen's moment. Bledisloe test at Eden Park in Auckland where he made Bernard Foley retreat when he went to take a free kick and said, "if you are going to cheat, cheat fairly. I am happy to give you a couple of yards but not twenty..."
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"a football stadium is 500 yards that way" hahahahahaahahahahah nigel owens what a legend !!!!!!
Does he mean Met Life?
What do you call a Welsh man in the world Cup final
Nigel owens
As a Welshman, I would be very offended but it's quite funny and Owens is a legend so I'll let it pass.
Rhys Ruddock?
@@ciarancosgrave I mean Ireland have never made it to a world Cup final either
Lol
@@georgebamber6871 semi final is close enough, oh wait 😂
"Don't swear. They are kids watching" - RWC 2015 Final
Never seen a ref speak to the whole team before 😂
I understand what you mean. Many years ago, in my playing days our usual home referee addressed both sides on the centre line before the start. His message was short and easily understood by all. 'Obey the laws, obey me'.
andrea22213 normally he pulls over the captain then he tells the team
Nigel knows how to make his point.
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There really does needs to be a quote book for Nigel's best. I love his charismatic, no-nonsense approach on the pitch, something I would like to be able to bring into my game.
Monsieur OWENS, votre vision du jeu est la meilleure du monde.... Merci pour ces moments passé avec Nigel...
Absolutely the best referee ever that rugby has ever had in rugby, no one will ever come close to nigel owens
What a ref! I wish they were all as good as Nigel. Thank you for your diligence on the pitch Sir Nigel. Standards need to be kept, it's not soccer!
Hey you gotta give Rasta Rasivhenge (I think that how you spell his last name) and Jonathan Kaplan props. South Africa's put out some good refs too. Granted not a character like Nigel Owens but still serving rugby with a decent standard.
Chloe-Ane Wragg - there's lots of good, quality refs out there. Several I recognize by name. Kaplan undoubtedly on that list! Can't say I recognize Rasta's name. But, one of the things that drew me to rugby was the quality of the refs, and the respect they command. What I like about Nigel is his way of injecting humor (or acidity, depending on which end of it one happens to be!) with fairness and consistency. He slaps 'em all down! I know he's been accused of playing faves, but, I don't see it! Would love to see more like him, and Kaplan. Though different styles, they're both awesome!
Amen to that! The best ref in the world - by a long country mile!!!
True, it's not soccer, but rugby secretly wishes it was.
Luke Pearce is also really good. Very direct and gets the big calls right
The man, the myth, the legend. Nigel Owens is absolutely amazing.
Mum - "Nigel, time for bed"
Nigel as a kid - "I don't want to make a big issue of this, am I making myself clear"?
Best ref ever and I’m from New zealand 🇳🇿
"...this is not soccer."
I wonder if he has made a name for himself as a motivational speaker.
The ultimate insult!
But rugby secretly wishes it was
@Antonio Vuna They don't make much of a secret of it, to be fair 😂
Just love (I think) Brian Moore, laughter at the ‘both acting immature’ comment. Class from all sides
Wow! Love this Ref. Has to be the best in the World. Complete command of the field.
The football stadium is 500 yards that way , what a fuckin guy 😂 the best referee in rugby history
Notice how he replies with 'sorry sir' , Such Gentlemen
Love this man, when Nigel's the ref you know it's going to be a good, fair game
"If you don't like the scrum - you're in the wrong position!" ..ahahahahahahahahaa!
Nigel Owens is a class act. You argue with me again and you’ll take no further part in this game. Perfect
He is the absolute man.
Big respect to (should be Sir) Nigel Owens.
Nigel is a true refereeing disciplinarian.
That's some mad respect the players got for him
Nigel is probably the best referee there is in any sport. ❤️
I've got to move to Wales at some point.
Beautiful scenery, chilled out vibe, and that accent.
Yeah stop by! I'll make you a cuppa 👍
This man's quotes are absolute gold. They should be in a book, on t-shirts, and banners everywhere there's rugby. Can't get enough of him.
Nigel Owens....the greatest ref in the world....if not of all time.
That guy could command the respect of the Niagara falls 😂😂
Legend.
A true role model.
And the most respected ref in world rugby.
Thank you, Sir Nigel Owens!!
THANK YOU. love Nigel
+TheBreakDownTv No probs, let me know players or other rugby related stuff you want me to make a vid on.
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2015 RWC Final. Dan Carter says “I’m fucking tired.” Nigel responds, “don’t swear. There are kids watching.”
"The football stadium is 500 yards that way" lol classic!
love when nigel comes to the southern hemisphere and refs, need more men like him!
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we not met before,but I'm the ref,legend
Can you imagine Nigel Owens refereeing a football match?... it would be a 5 a side game after 20 minutes.
Watched many games he's reffed never taken much notice if him until now. He's brilliant ! love the respect the players have for him. Then again it's not Soccer...
How many refs get their own tribute videos?😂 so far 1.....
Angus Gardiner is another. (Seen one.) But, I totally agree...it's a short list, and won't take long to do the roll call!
Nix 1 Wayne Barnes needs one
Collina in football.
Not a lot. Wes McCauley in the NHL is the only other one I can think of
By far the best referee in world rugby. Legend!
What a great referee
Brilliant.. football players have a lot to learn maybe one day!
love you Nigel your the best,im Irish and happy for you to ref this
I love this bloke, every ref in every sport should be just like him.
2:51 "You're tall enough, but not as tall as him."
Lol
The definition of authority.
this man has one of the greatest perceptions of the game. highly regarded and respected amongst all. "this isn't soccor" Classic Owens.
If you guys didn't know this ref is gay and one of the game he ref between Aus vs all blacks at a line out the Aussie captain threw the ball in and the ref said it wasn't straight and the Aussie captain ask are you sure ref it looked straight to me and he responded nope even I'm straighter then that ball.
No mate it was between Harlequins and Castres in the UK /watch?v=MZlFVOp4faI nothing to do with Aussies or the Aussie captain...
great HD, thanks
"If you don't like scrumaging you're in a wrong positions"
Best ref in the world and he's Welsh**!! He needs to ref one football game would be amazing
it's not soccer o wait it's :P
Robyn Henson Just don't, we know it's football and originally was called football so just stop.
Why can't rugby fans just enjoy their sport without constantly comparing itself to football? Classic inferiority complex behaviour.
He'd ref one football match and realise how shit rugby is.
I love how refs don't quiz the person. Like they don't go "what happened?" True legend. Also...
"The football stadium is 500 yards that way!!!!!!!"
Considering how the game can be, I'm amazed how he talks to the lads to make sense and keeps it fair.
Incredible im a fan of soccer and i think they should take example, not only he makes everybody calm down but he forces players to play their best for the spectacle so the public (the ones most important in a game of sport) can have for their money
Nigel Owens - What a Legend! I would watch more soccer if referees were like him and players showed referees as much respect.
Absolute legend!
'What's my name '?
God, Mr Owen.
Best ref ever 👍
Just love the laughter from the commentary. ESP Brian Moore and jiffy (his mate). ‘You’re both acting immature’. Moore loves it!!
Best ref in the world bar NONE!!
2:40 "give him some space... he's a bit taller than you... so give him space to get in properly"
man... talk about fair play
Simply the best there has ever been.
And that is why Nigel is the best referee in the world
What a legend !
"This is not soccer, is that clear?" Hahah.
no it's a stupid sport so it's not soccer
I wonder how he would handle Ed Hochuli.
@@timbennett9157 well said
@@timbennett9157 Rugby - the most pompous ans sanctimonious sport on earth, and their fans still wonder why it's only a minority sport.
He's the best because he is a referee who EXPLAINS stuff. Everytime.
It should be possible to give MOTM to the ref. Nige would have won it quite a few times.
kdmc40 i have seen quite a few games where if were possible Nigel should have won man of the match he's a legend I've seen to many refs ruin the ebb and flow of a game never say that of Mr Owens
Nigel Owens brilliant Rugby referee that's what you call a proper referee
When Nigel speaks, you fkin listen!
Absolute mad lad
I’m an English man living in wales I love it here I love the welsh and I love him
Nigel Owens what a character
A truly fair referee and a great man in rugby.
I hope he becomes a commentator when he retires, Nigel is gold
I love him
end up on a Nigel Owens binge every few months
Just listened to a podcast : Radio BBC 4 desert island discs with Nigel Owens .
Unbelievable man !
Missed my favourite one - can't remember who was playing but there was a poorly timed tackle, the player tackled rolled around on the ground trying to make the most of it. Nigel called them both over - to the poor tackler he said, 'Another tackle like that and you'll be off the pitch'. He turned to the other player and said, 'another reaction like that and I'm sending you to RADA'.
I remember that. Scotland winger Danielli was the drama queen.
Good old Nigel he will be missed when he retires after the Next Rugby World Cup may be he will Referee the Final once again it will be the ultimate farewell to great referee
Finest referee a hero ! a pleasure to watch a game nigel referees
We need a Nigel Owens in football, desperately, the blokes a legend.
Would that be soccer??
My next door neighbour, Pontyberems, finest! 💪🏴💪
You don’t go to the sin bin with Nigel Owens you go to the naughty step haha what a legend
....this is not soccer... CLASSIC!
Love it!
Love the respect players have for the ref. No arguing or any nonsense XD
Here after his retirement, such an amazing referee, will be missed.
The best..love it
Your tall enough but not as tall as him brilliant legend
Eh Christopher! Sorry Sir! Thank you 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
"What's my name" would have loved him to say "on field or off field Sir"......
Owens is a champ love the style he refs with
It cracks me up seeing these huge 20 stone guys shuffling off like naughty school boys haha
1:15 the wingers are all thinking 'bloody hell thats a long way to walk'
Nigel Owens is a class act
Nigel ❤️