Welsh rugby referee Nigel Owens talks to Brian Rose about respect in rugby, humour on the field, bullying, mental health, coming out and why he believes it is good to talk.
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Chapters
- 3:48 Introducing Nigel Owens
- 5:26 What rugby means to Nigel
- 9:41 Respect in rugby compared with football
- 13:58 The pressure of refereeing live
- 19:33 One-liners and humour on the field
- 25:23 Reading the temperature of a game
- 32:13 TMOs and the future of technology
- 39:49 Wales, its people and the Welsh language
- 44:46 How a missed kick made him a referee
- 49:03 Growing up in Wales and being bullied
- 53:42 Coming to terms with his sexuality
- 1:02:05 Recovery and a second chance
- 1:05:40 Years of worry before coming out
- 1:15:54 The reaction to coming out
- 1:20:13 Why he shares his story
- 1:26:43 Why so few athletes come out
- 1:32:44 Being true to yourself
- 1:37:06 The future and safety of rugby
- 1:42:52 Dogs, family and wanting children
- 1:52:58 Advice to a 20-year-old
