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Nigel Owens - International Rugby Union Referee

Zeinab Badawi speaks to Nigel Owens, the Welshman who refereed the recent Rugby World Cup final. As a gay man in a macho sport, how has the world of rugby embraced him?

Zeinab Badawi speaks to Nigel Owens, the Welshman who refereed the recent Rugby World Cup final and is one of the most respected professionals in the game. It has not been an easy journey to the top of the game for him. As a gay man in a macho sport, he's suffered depression and contemplated suicide. How has the world of rugby embraced him, and what is making the sport so popular today?

30 minutes

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Wed 23 Dec 2015 04:30GMT
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Credits

Interviewer Zeinab Badawi
Interviewed Guest Nigel Owens

Broadcasts

  • Thu 12 Nov 2015 02:30GMT
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  • Thu 12 Nov 2015 04:30GMT
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  • Thu 12 Nov 2015 20:30GMT
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  • Fri 13 Nov 2015 00:30GMT
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  • Fri 13 Nov 2015 02:30GMT
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  • Fri 13 Nov 2015 04:30GMT
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  • Wed 23 Dec 2015 02:30GMT
    BBC News UK HD & UK only
  • Wed 23 Dec 2015 04:30GMT
    BBC News UK HD & UK only