NIGEL OWENS - RESPECT

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Nigel Owens MBE is a Welsh international rugby union referee. He is one of three professional referees at the Welsh Rugby Union. WATCH THIS EPISODE FOR FREE:: https://londonreal.tv/nigel-owens-respect/ 00:00 Trailer. 02:07 Brian's thoughts on the episode. 04:44 Brian's introduction. 05:26 The game of rugby and what it means to Nigel. 09:41The value of respect in the different culture of rugby from football (soccer). 13:41 What it is like to walk out as a referee on to the stage of a rugby field. 19:37 Known for his one liners. 25:24 How Nigel reads the temperature of a game of rugby. 29:04 The national rivalries taking place in sporting arenas. 32:11 TMOs, their use and value. 34:45 Rugby team management styles and importance of grass roots rugby. 39:49 Nigel talks proudly and passionately about Wales, the country and its language. 44:42 How Nigel came to be a referee. 49:00 Growing up in Wales, Nigel speaks out against bullying. 53:49 Mental turmoil in coming to terms with his sexuality and of a suicide attempt. 1:05:26 Further years of worry about possible consequences of coming out to the rugby community. 1:15:51 The response to him coming out. 1:17:45 Nigel talks of his journey in order to help others who struggle with mental health issues. 1:23:04 Communication by speaking to people, is key in sport, work and life. 1:26:32 Possible reasons for lack of gay players coming out in other sports. 1:32:33 Only when you are allowed to be true to yourself can you be the best at what you do. 1:37:03 The future of rugby in the context of safety in a hard, dangerous, contact sport. 1:41:59 Success secrets. 1:42:44 What we would be surprised to learn about Nigel. 1:48:02 Nigel's sadness at not having children. 1:52:54 Phone call to the 20 year old Nigel Owens. 1:54:45 Best advice ever received. 1:55:50 Advice to the young man watching who wants to be a referee like Nigel or a rugby player. 1:57:19 Brian's summing up. FULL SHOW NOTES: https://londonreal.tv/nigel-owens-respect/

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