Mr Andrew forde I'm the guy who makes the comment , not you , there was nothing wrong with this video , if you keep posting this kind of videos I'm not gonna penalize you , this is the end of the conversation , off you go

@AndrewDavidForde

4 жыл бұрын

Qwerty Yuyop sorry mr ref! Thank you mr ref!

@offwithhishead2556

4 жыл бұрын

Worthy!

@qwertyyuyop9347

4 жыл бұрын

@@AndrewDavidForde no need to call me me ref, it's ok

@just-dl

4 жыл бұрын

The way Nigel says "off you go" is awesome. It's final, and tail between the legs is the only response.

@mixergodlike1869

4 жыл бұрын

The soccer pitch is 500 yards that way!🤣

"I don't think that we have met before, but I am the referee on this field." A truly immortal introduction.

@jaketowler9290

2 жыл бұрын

I’m definitely using that line the next time I referee a match.

@gonnahavemesomefun

2 жыл бұрын

👏

@dukehop5844

Жыл бұрын

Cool bro good job

The “er, Christopher” “sorry, Sir” interaction is my favourite of all time. The schoolmaster tone, the use of his full name, the simple look with raised eyebrows - pure gold *chef’s kiss*

@Gilgamezsh72

4 жыл бұрын

Couldnt agree more, classic Nigel Owens.

@1chish

4 жыл бұрын

Only one person ever called me 'CHRISTOPHER!' and that was my Mum. And when she did I was in deep shit ....

@71CMM

4 жыл бұрын

@@1chish exactly the same for me. I'm Chris until I transgress, and it;s the same now I'm 50 and she's 90!

@Mugenloo

3 жыл бұрын

@@1chish Yep, Im a Chris and when I hear my full name, I know Im in trouble

@bigfatcol

3 жыл бұрын

There was an instance of this in an England v France six nations game a few years ago. A ruck formed, and then there was a strong shout of "CHRISTOPHER..." from Owens. You could almost hear Robshaw's hands being snatched away from the ball that he wasn't allowed to have. Fabulous stuff

"There's no need to call me "sir", I'm from west Wales." Hahaha!

@Internetprolet1312

4 жыл бұрын

eal ls why exactly was that so funny? Genuinely asking? Where they both from west wales or what?

@timsteeleo544

4 жыл бұрын

@@Internetprolet1312 The lad saying "Sir" is Jake Hennessey, of Cambridge University

@rituraj4447

3 жыл бұрын

@@timsteeleo544 ah! Thank you! That explains it!

@monkeyej8096

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve met him , he’s so funny and a good laugh

"I'm straighter than that one!" - Nigel Owens 😂

@gabrielfestini

4 жыл бұрын

Bro i directly went to the comment to found this 😂

@euanshanks

4 жыл бұрын

What a great reaction by Nigel 😂

@johnturner1539

4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant .No wonder he is so well respected.

@jaspercoetzee4880

4 жыл бұрын

I know he was gay. Read about it in Ireland and he is open about it. I'm straight but loves Nigel to bits

@petermorris1898

3 жыл бұрын

@@jaspercoetzee4880 Yeah you've gotta love him!!! Ref with personality, but it adds to, rather than detracts from how well he does his job

He does not only referee, he teaches. Terrific man

I'm still laughing at Beast saying: "Yes, Mr Ref." Such a pure man.

@cage.youtube1

3 жыл бұрын

My favourite conversation

@vrykolaBLACK

3 жыл бұрын

Yoh bruh, the dude is so humble..

@TPRM1

3 жыл бұрын

Oh man, I love the Beast. Hugely respected here by English fans. I remember the first time I heard the rumble of “BEEEEEAAAST” from a South African crowd, I thought, “Oh Christ, the Afrikaaners are booing a black guy...” Thankfully I was proven very wrong!

@musictube17

3 жыл бұрын

@@TPRM1 at School we had a brute punisher type, named Big Lou. Everyone in the crowd would chant this low, Llloooooouuuuuuu. Refs and opposing crowds always thought we were boo'ing.

@TPRM1

3 жыл бұрын

@@musictube17 Lol, nice!

"The football field is about 500 yards that way." Oh Nigel how I appreciate you.

His long explanations are funny, but "Ah, Christopher" cracks me up every time!

@Headhunter_212

4 жыл бұрын

Offwith Hishead the schoolmaster tone is the best. "You're both acting very immaturely. Off you go, get on with it!"

@gabrielfestini

4 жыл бұрын

Dude same 😂 he found the perfect tone to scare him with only his name haha

@Headhunter_212

4 жыл бұрын

@@gabrielfestini CHRRRRRISTUFF-FUH!?

@gabrielfestini

4 жыл бұрын

@@Headhunter_212 gold 😂

Went to school with the ball boy that hit Nigel in the head. Nigel came up to him after the game, chatted with him, took pictures with him, then gave him his jersey and signed it. Still hanging up to this day in the schools gym I believe

"Get off before I change the colour of it" is my new favourite Nigel Owens quote

*calls all 30 players over including those from the far side wings... "I don't want to make a big deal of this..."

“Er, Christopher...” “Sorry Sir.” Glorious 🤣

aka 10 minutes of Nigel Owens being who we want him to be. Brilliant referee and an all round nice guy. Wouldn't want him to be anything other than who and what he is already.

@xenox940

4 жыл бұрын

seems like a huge condescending bellend always talks down to people

@romelnegut2005

4 жыл бұрын

@@xenox940 But he's not. He's the referee and if he tells you to do something, you better do it.

@emilyblunt4241

4 жыл бұрын

xeno x he only talks to people when someone is doing something wrong though, that's the point of a referee

@xenox940

4 жыл бұрын

@@emilyblunt4241 ye but its in such a sarcastic way it makes him look like a bellend its like he thinks he is better than everyone.

@romelnegut2005

4 жыл бұрын

@PC. Yann ???

He's like a hard-ass high school principle who genuinely cares about you.

@japersjolly8763

2 жыл бұрын

In other words, rarer than hen's teeth.

3:52 ”aah Christopher” is just brilliant. The respect they have for this man. I have never seen a rugby game in my life, just stumble upon these videos. They are just great. Wish we had referees like these in football.

@uthoshantm

4 жыл бұрын

You do have the equivalent in football: www.thinkingheads.com/en/speakers/pierluigi-collina/

@jaspercoetzee4880

4 жыл бұрын

Watch rugby mate

@Def_II

3 жыл бұрын

Same situation here. Absolutely brilliant!

@jaspercoetzee4880

3 жыл бұрын

The difference. Rugby is a thugs game played by gentlemen. Soccer, =the opposite. No respect for the rev

@TheGameCamer360

3 жыл бұрын

You do have refs like that in football, the the fucking ignorant dramatic footballers that are the problem

Easily the best referee in rugby history, and a true gentleman with the BEST sense of humour. Nigel, you will forever be welcome here in New Zealand. Thank you for all your sensational service to this great game. Respect from Auckland, New Zealand. R H

@joeykillick5618

2 жыл бұрын

It’s such a shame he has retired to smaller nations games as he was as you said the best ref in history. He was strict but unlike a lot of current refs, he kept the game flowing which is the best thing for rugby. Love from SA!

@TPRM1

Жыл бұрын

Classy response, brother. 👏🏻

@TPRM1

Жыл бұрын

@@joeykillick5618 And motivated by a true love of the game, and a desire to preserve the spirit of the game. He would referee an international on Saturday, then referee a local club game on the Sunday. And it shouldn’t need to be said, but it needs to be said until it doesn’t need to be said: it’s so refreshing that his sexuality is such a non-issue within the game. One day, wider society will follow suit. Makes me proud to be a rugby man.

@normanharrison7736

Жыл бұрын

Not just in rugby, got to be the best referee in any sport

@rogerhawkins6433

Жыл бұрын

@@normanharrison7736 I stand corrected - & agree with you 100 %! Well spotted, and well played! 🤓👍 Kind regards from Auckland, New Zealand 🇳🇿

You can always see how great our game is when you see the respect shown by these massive physically imposing men to Nigel and all the other refs

@noshit31

4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately not the case in football, referees are allowing too much: diving, players talking to refs etc

@-Yogo

3 жыл бұрын

"A thugs game played by gentlemen" respect the ref or you'll get sent to your room

@mrbtapir

3 жыл бұрын

@@noshit31 its not the refs in football, its the support (or lack thereof) that they get from the authorities. If fifa decided that they were going to clamp down on bad behaviour and whatnot and support the refs completely, then i bet a lot of money it would disappear practically overnight. But they won't.

@johnm.515

3 жыл бұрын

High competence levels are well reapected.

@1chish

3 жыл бұрын

@@mrbtapir No its the entitled, pampered, overpaid, spoilt brats playing the game who have their heads so far up their own arses they fart to speak that are the problem. Yes the powers that be are shit scared of the players but the fault lies with player's discipline. they have none. Its why they cheat and get away with it. Only 3 people speak on a rugby field: 2 skippers and the ref so any issue the skippers are called in and its THEIR problem. If you argue over a penalty the ref walks 10 yards further forward. Argue again its another 10 yards. Refs in football pander to the 22 egos on the pitch rather than taking control.

08:16 🟨 "Off you go before I change the color of it !!!" ... 🏉😄 Awesome !

I’m an American and understand exactly zero rules of Rugby but I feel like I have to watch every game he refs

@alexandrahopkins7528

3 жыл бұрын

The magic of the Welsh mate. :) x

@Stevie-74

3 жыл бұрын

You will not be disappointed.

@richarddavies4647

3 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@aloadobollocks519

2 жыл бұрын

You could call them laws for a start ;)

@Funkopopsstorewalkthroughsunbo

2 жыл бұрын

Stay in your country and I will stay in mine don’t bring covid 19 if you are in America I am in wales I am proud to be welsh 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

3:49 "err Christopher" he sounded like an angry dad I love Nigel Owns hes such a good ref and really funny when doing it definitely the best ever.

"There is no reason I can't give you that you cannot award the try" I wouldn't know whether to award the thing or not

@catherinelynnfraser2001

4 жыл бұрын

Colm Mannion great translation by Nigel

@CABerlitz

4 жыл бұрын

We heard about double negatives, right? But what about triple negative?

"I'm straighter them that one" Who doesn't love Nigel Owens

'this is not soccer' shows how everyone thinks about the modelsport today

@ynotnilknarf39

3 жыл бұрын

It's a corrupt business, very little to do with 'sport' these days at the elite levels.

@steadadelica

2 жыл бұрын

I think it has more to do with the rules: in soccer all players are able to appeal directly to the ref in play and when it’s stopped-appealing to the ref and discussing the game with him is not just allowed it’s expected. That’s not the case in rugby where only the captain can talk directly to the ref and only at certain times-of course, the ref can talk to anyone at any time!

Rugby is such a physical game. It makes me so happy to see the amount of respect that the players have for the ref.

”Eh Christopher” is just brilliant. The dude is twice his size yet his athority is that of a giant

The most professional and unbiased referee in the history of the game. Abslute legend.

"I'm straight than that one" I'm dead 😂

@kadova

4 жыл бұрын

"I'm straighter than that one" to be correct 👌

@stnksblondie898

4 жыл бұрын

@@kadova nerd

Nigel is great. "I'm straighter than that one" is comedy gold.

The last clip makes me laugh every time I see it (10:28) NIGEL : “Hello Derek” DEREK : “There is no reason I can’t give you that you cannot award the try” NIGEL : “There is no reason why I can’t award the try, that means I can award the try” DEREK : “That is it” Pissing myself here……🤣😂

@jackmehoffe9372

Жыл бұрын

Gotta love the True Welsh

@andrewcottle2899

Жыл бұрын

Class

Legend of our loved game. Sad to see him retire but he has had a magnificent career. Much love Nigel Owens ❤

@AndrewDavidForde

3 жыл бұрын

He’s only retired from international games, he’ll still be reffing/assistant reffing club games!

@edemoi3817

Жыл бұрын

What to say ? Ons rugby allwais rugby. From Germany.

"I don't want to make a big issue out of this, OK" - proceeds to call everyone over! haha, love it

The greatest ref in ANY sport. And probably the most respected as well. You just can't help but love a bit of Nigel!!! ( An an inspiration to many for being honest and open about his life off the field)

@jaspercoetzee4880

4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Great man.

@nathanwilliams2152

3 ай бұрын

The only peer he has in another sport would be Pierluigi Collina in football. But even then, it’s quite a tenuous comparison

9:27 You can literally see the testosterone steaming off these giant men, and you have a gay Welsh national treasure in the center telling them all off

@DieyoungDiefast

3 жыл бұрын

Difference between Rugby (both disiplines) and soccer. On a Rugby pitch there's only one ref.

@bensmith5288

3 жыл бұрын

@@DieyoungDiefast soccer ??? Its football you prick

@cathallawlor989

3 жыл бұрын

@@bensmith5288 poor you :)

@JymVer

2 жыл бұрын

@@cathallawlor989 loool getting off on that? How low have Rugby fans sunk

@WatTyler13

2 жыл бұрын

@@bensmith5288 you must be a bairn. Growing up in the 70s we called it soccer. Now wind your neck in, kid 😂

"You're both acting very immature" haha

@roygolding4654

4 жыл бұрын

Bud Zion that is my favourite, he could have carded Brown for touching the face area but knew that would spoil the game. Instead just put both players in their place and stopped it escalating.

@huyenminhhienvinhbacsinh7916

3 жыл бұрын

9:27 You can literally see the testosterone steaming off these giant men, and you have a gay Welsh national treasure in the center telling them all off

One of the smallest men on the pitch, and the players give him the utmost respect.

This man is the reason why I started watching rugby.

@daveduck4315

4 жыл бұрын

Hes just a referee, unfortunately he likes the sound of his own voice.He gets on my nerves

@romelnegut2005

4 жыл бұрын

@@daveduck4315 He's put there to ensure that everything goes well and if what it takes for that to happen is for him to have a chat with the players on something he didn't like, then by all means let the man do his job he's getting paid for.

@anthonymcgann459

4 жыл бұрын

Often, he's the reason i turn the volume down.

@maxlorenzo5169

3 жыл бұрын

Fuck me, says a lot about the game itself then.

@romelnegut2005

3 жыл бұрын

@@maxlorenzo5169 If he still watches Rugby, then there's no problem in that.

Honestly I love Nigel Owens, he’s such a credit to the world of rugby , he’s so respected by everyone ❤️

Legendary! Deserves a knighthood! Awesome ref! Awesome teacher! If he’s not training international refs, he should be!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

The telling off he gave to Stuart Hogg for diving is priceless

"😠This is not soccer!" ALWAYS be lengendery! 😢It will tears EVERYWHERE the day he announces his retirement. He's THE BEST ref EVER!

He is like a manager and the players are like in some traning match rather than an actual match being played. But gotta respect this. His control and execution are just brilliant.

He's retired. I'll miss him. The players will miss him. Rugby will miss him. The best manager of a match I've seen. So sad to see him go.

I'm training as a soccer referee ( I'm 17 ) and when I have to take some games I always do everything to maintain control over the game, this man is an absolute legend and the one I admire the most. Always teaching who's boss on the field.

@archiesinfield9333

Жыл бұрын

Good luck bruz soccer referring is way more brutal than union

I’m straighter than that...pure comic genius, along with the yellow card for the ball boy. Class act.

"This is not Soccer" should be on an official World Rugby t-shirt 😂🙌

@Leifr952

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, as the statement that perfectly encapsulates rugby's inferiority complex 👌

The respect for the referee in Rugby is a credit to the game. Well done rugby.

The yellow to the ball boy was hilarious. Brilliant ref.

I love he basically coaching the players and reffing at the same time XD

@gsmarchand

2 жыл бұрын

Educating. Not coaching.

@SeaJayAudit

5 ай бұрын

And Nigel Owens knows the rules inside and out. It is very unlikely that he'll make an incorrect call. @@gsmarchand

"It's being dealt with and I will deal with it. Thank you."

Andrew, you are truly spoiling us this week. Hats off to you. And as for Nigel, can't we just appoint the man as Leader of the World please.

@SpeakMouthWords

3 жыл бұрын

There is no reason I can give you, that you can't appoint the man Leader of the World

@richardsmith2825

3 жыл бұрын

He'd be happy to just be " Ein llyw olaf!"

@barneyclifton6402

3 жыл бұрын

'No Mr Kim Jong-un, you're being very immature and not playing within the spirit of the game. 10 minutes sinbin!'

0.38 - I'm straighter than that one!!!🤣🤣🤣

Yes, Mr Owens, we will call you Sir - you've earned it, and you command it.

This is the most wonderful man in the world he can cut someone down to size by just being polite , wish there were more like him in this world

i love how in rugby the players have such respect for the ref, great schoolmaster vibes

@jackmehoffe9372

Жыл бұрын

The Laws Of Rugby, dictate. That if you cannot honour the spirit of this physical game. Then you will have no further part in it. This man here, is there to stop these monsters killing each other! Strange since he's the smallest of the pack!

You don't have to like rugby to love Nigel Owens. True gentleman.

Just found out he retired. Thanks for the laughs Nigel 🇫🇷🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@olivert3673

3 жыл бұрын

He's only retired from international

@nandinhocunha440

3 жыл бұрын

He needs to be in world cup or in football

@lucyhardy-styles-shield2728

2 жыл бұрын

@@nandinhocunha440 hand the Premier League Referees to him, he'll kick them into shape in a week tops

The firm but respectful refereeing in Rugby is one of the main reason I love my kids playing it. Nigel does that with a bit of humor thrown in to boot.

Love it! He’s taking no lip, no complaining and no dramatics! We ❤ you Nigel!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

"No need to call me sir I'm from West Wales." 😂😂

It's all about communication. With many 50/50 decisions, Nigel's dialectics made the difference.

If you don't like scrummaging your in the wrong position. Pure Gold

Best Referee ever such a gentleman that shows respects and demands players to show respect, that is what this game is all about!!

I only became aware of rugby when I stumbled upon a video of him refereeing a game. I read his book and found it well-written and fascinating. I'm watching all the games on KZread and enjoying them immensely. Thank you, Nigel!

"I'm straighter than that one." Absolute legend.

The thing that makes Nigel Owens so good, is that he actually understands the game, wants the game to be a spectacle and isn't prepared to ruin it by incessantly whistling for minor indiscretions that have no influence on the outcome, unlike [insert every other referee here] [ especially Wayne Barnes]

Of all the referees, he's the one I always appreciated when he was in the field doing his job when Ireland where playing because he's fair

hes such a legend , we need these types of ref in Football

Excellent referee, just has the right amount of rapport with the players without being overly pally, tells players what they are doing wrong and importantly what they are doing right (positive re-enforcement).

@kevinmould6979

3 жыл бұрын

The word is "reinforcement", that's why you had to hyphenate to get it past spellcheck.

@nathanwilliams2152

3 ай бұрын

He said once that Eben Etzebeth, one of the hardest players of all time, was easier to ref than some school or amateur games that he’s refereed in the past.

I do love the fact that all it took to get a couple players in line was to suggest they were acting like soccer players.

@jackmehoffe9372

Жыл бұрын

They will get their punishment back at their Rugby Club. Trust me......

Reffing is an art not a science, Nigel is a proper Picasso.

Cet homme est un magnifique symbole de ce sport,il respect le jeu et les joueurs.Je pense que cela doit être un honneur de jouer un match sous son arbitrage.

@nathanwilliams2152

3 ай бұрын

David Pocock said after the 2015 RWC final, to Nigel “thanks for a great game.” Says it all.

Regardless of what sport - this is how referees should be, and should be respected.

@thomasalmond3311

23 күн бұрын

Could not have put it better myself!!!.

Owens should be teaching refs this stuff....best ever. went through a lot being closeted but he is a true gent

Without a doubt the best referee ever

Just the best referee the world has ever known. Thank you, not “Sir” from West Wales

Just hope all this mans refereeing expertise is not lost when he hangs up his whistle. He loves the game like all good referees . Thank you, Mr Owens.

The *Goat* Ref! 🍺 From *NZL* ☝🏾🇳🇿

We love him in New Zealand

Don't you just love MR Owens he commands respect amongst the players and fans i hope he is injoying his retirement

@jackmehoffe9372

Жыл бұрын

Refs don't retire div. Like coppers or head head teachers. This man is essential for Rugby. Good man.

I don’t think ever ever heard anything more Welsh than “there is no reason I can’t give you that you cannot award a try”

I bet no one chants " You don't know what you're doing!" to Mr Owens.😂

"You don't like to scrummage? Well if you don't, your in the wrong position." Lol, I was a second rower and I hated it. Then I got moved to inside centre.

@ynotnilknarf39

3 жыл бұрын

I was old skool second row in league/flanker in union but also did a turn at inside centre, got bored waiting for the action playing the latter in onion, at least you could be involved in the game a heck of a lot more when in the forwards in union. I think the ball boys used to see more of the ball than the wingers did in union hahaha

Hands down hes the best ref ever to set foot on a field. I'd love to see him ref 1 season in the premier league. That would be sum funny shit

This makes me wish there were some clips of Clive Norling. - I particularly remember to Andy Robinson "Any more of your mouthing goodboy and you're.walking. British Loon or not"

@madogapmeurigfawr3287

3 жыл бұрын

Epic!

I watch this for the third time, still love it. Its quite an accomplishment to be as proffessional as him but still find room for such brilliant humor

Nigel Owens exemplifies professionalism and a gentleman. He teaches while being a ref. My favorite ref of all time

THE stand out Rugby Football Ref of ALL TIME!!

I love how Nigel Owens calls Alun Wyn Jones *Al*

Love the way these huge guys listen and respect him

Lol I’m a not rugby fan but I love how this small guy makes big solid men say sorry to him. Boss

Nigel Owen is a legend, theres no other way to describe him. The truest referee and a gentleman at the same time. I hope you enjoy your retirement.

Best referee ever, loves rugby and fair with it. And what a great accent :)

Love when he cards the ball boy

The Scarletts-Leicester 'chat' was priceless!! A brave ref but a confident and determined one. Nice one Nigel.

the best one liners and the best ref in Rugby, what a gentleman.

@jerrypeter1162

3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful woman with a beautiful smile, I wish you all the best this year, how is the weather over there now

I love the way he dismissing them once he is done 😂😂

Nigel i think you're the best reveree to handle the whistle. I love how you put players on the spot. You were the best.

He was the man , brilliant referee missing his wit and style and of course he was Welsh 😜❤️🏉🥰

What a legend, I wish football referees controlled the game as well and commanded as much respect as Nigel Owens has.