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Nigel Owens: My solution to the 'farcical' kicking trend spoiling rugby and why referees need to be stronger

Teams have started to exploit a loophole which has led to calls to change the laws of the game

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Nigel Owens calls out rugby's broken disciplinary system and says something must be done

The legendary Welsh official has been left scratching his head by recent decisions

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Nigel Owens: I don't understand Welsh derby complaints, stop being so negative

The setting for Ospreys' win over Cardiff split opinion with some dubbing it 'unprofessional' - but the legendary referee disagrees

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Nigel Owens: My hopes for Welsh rugby in 2024 and the huge challenge that remains

The new year looks set to be another tough one for Welsh rugby but there are still reasons to be positive

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Nigel Owens: Introducing a sin-bin system in football is a brilliant idea

The world-renowned former international rugby referee says sending players off for 10 minutes will finally help football clamp down on abuse and dissent

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Nigel Owens: Everything I'd change about rugby and the area of the game that is now beyond a joke

The legendary referee says some areas of the game are now "beyond a joke" and has called on officials to be stronger

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Jonathan Davies: The World Cup has been a big success for Wales but there's one big problem that must now be fixed

Rugby World Cup

The dual-code legend and host of S4C's Jonathan has given his verdict on Wales' Rugby World Cup campaign

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Wales legend blown away by two rare Rugby World Cup moments and says players should be proud

Rugby World Cup

The Wales and Lions legend reflects on an exhilarating weekend of rugby

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Nigel Owens: Eddie Jones is right — rugby has gone too far with the TMO

Rugby World Cup

The legendary ref shares his opinion on the Liverpool story dominating headlines and admits he is worried about similar trends in rugby

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Nigel Owens: My one big concern at the centre of Rugby World Cup controversy

The bunker has helped to speed up the game and take pressure off referees, but there's a downside too

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Nigel Owens reveals what Stuart Hogg said to him after infamous exchange at 2015 World Cup that went viral

The Scotland star's dad wasn't happy with him after the ref dished out one of his legendary put-downs

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Why referees are fundamental to the future of the sports we love

Football Association of Wales

Sport as a showcase for exemplary behaviours and sound ethics could improve and benefit not just sport, but society more generally. And we should start with match officials...

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Media giants eye football's billions but what does this mean for the armchair viewer?

UEFA Champions League

Media expert John Jewell explores the astonishing amounts of money to be made from football's global audiences

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Nigel Owens defends lack of Welsh refs amid World Cup controversy but doesn't envy those going to tournament

Wales will have no referees at a World Cup for the first time

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I made an eight-hour round trip to see Wrexham's trophy parade despite not liking football and was totally blown away by what I found

"Quite honestly, it’s the best Tuesday I’ve had in ages"

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Jealous of Wrexham? You should be. I am. — Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are setting a new standard for football club ownership

Wrexham ended their Football League exile with a 3-1 win over Boreham Wood

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Chris Gunter's loyalty to the Wales shirt should never be underappreciated

Wales football team

Chris Gunter joins Gareth Bale and Joe Allen in retiring from Wales duty since the World Cup in November

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'Reporting this World Cup has been the privilege of my life'

"To tell the story of when little Wales stood up and sang and cheered and showed the world who we are"

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Have your say in the Wales Rugby fans survey - should Pivac stay or go, who replaces him and how will team get on in World Cup?

Welsh Rugby Union

We want to hear your verdict on how things have gone for Wales this autumn and what's in store for Welsh rugby as we head towards World Cup year

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Laura McAllister: World Cup is chaotic and problematic but an opportunity to sell Wales to the world

Laura McAllister

There have been disgraceful moments at the tournament so far but we will continue to stand up for what we believe in and represent our proud, modern nation

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Should Wayne Pivac stay or go? Have your say

Wales suffered an unprecedented defeat to Georgia on the weekend

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I did Ironman Wales for the first time and only the fear of drowning kept me going

At times I felt sick with panic, the mental battle was brutal and I can barely remember finishing but I heard those magical words 'You are an Ironman'

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WWE Clash at the Castle review as wrestling fans recreate rugby atmosphere at Principality Stadium

Principality Stadium

The action-packed show went ahead in front of 62,000 fans and it almost took the roof off

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How England's Euros 2022 triumph is just the start for women's football everywhere

It just goes to show that football is a beautiful game and it belongs to us all...

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