Nigel Owens Q&A Questions Required

[TRF_Cymro]

TRF has an exclusive interview with one of the best IRB referee's in rugby. So do you have a question about a law or do you want to know what Nigel's favourite match to referee was or even his favourite book, ask them here.

Post all your questions here, the best will be selected by TRF staff and put to one of the top IRB international refs.

He hopes to answer when he comes back from officiating duty in South Africa, first week of September or so.

Note: 1 question per post, and wait for someone else to post a question before you post another one. (e.g. wait for another poster before posting another question)
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[durbutter]

Why did you become a ref?

 

[Feicarsinn]

Do you feel that the numerous law changes and differing interpretations that have been cropping up in recent seasons are having a negative effect on rugby and do they make the game more difficult to referee?

 

[cyRil]

What is the worst game, in terms of discipline etc, you have reffed in professional rugby?

 

[snoopy snoopy dog dog]

If there was one thing you could change to make the game easier to referee, what would it be?

 

[ORothlain]

What are looking for when you judge the scrum, and what can be done by coaches and players to improve the it?

 

[Duckdee]

When talking to captains about team discipline, how aware are you that the TV audience can hear you? P.S. I find you most entertaining!

 

[munstermuffin]

How does a ref like yourself train for big matches and put rule changes into practice ie do you ref club training matches

 

[Logorrhea]

Do you ever find yourself watching a game as a fan, and privately criticising a referee when a decision goes against your team?

 

[dullonien]

Who's the gobbyest player you've encountered on the rugby pitch?

 

[Duckdee]

Is your head ok?

 

[Feicarsinn]

After all the years of reffing, do you still retain a love for the game?

 

[DuncTheDoodle]

As you've tried your hand at TV show hosting and stand-up, how do you find they compare to refereeing Rugby matches?

 

[cyRil]

Is your head ok?

Love it!

 

[nickdnz]

Is impartiality ever a real problem, where refereeing at a top level? (For all the South African's out there )

 

[lucky number 7]

Have you evr been offered payment to fix a match at any level of rugby ?

 

[Jer1cho]

Is there a separate rugby rulebook about Richie McCaw?

 

[TRF_Cymro]

Is it tough to manage and ref players with big reputations in rugby?

 

[munstermuffin]

Where is your Most intimidating place to ref?

Also when is Nigel answering questions

 

[lucky number 7]

On a scale of one to 10 how much do you hate Juan Smith