Nigel Owens is a retired international rugby union referee from Mynyddcerrig, Carmarthenshire. Renowned for his straight-talking, humorous approach to the game, he was one of the first three Welsh Rugby Union professional referees. During his 17-year long career, he’s worked in the European Challenge Cup, Heineken Cup, Celtic League, International Rugby Board World Sevens Series, Six Nations, Rugby World Cup, the British & Irish Lions tour, and is today considered one of the greatest of all time. Off the pitch, he is a popular tv and radio personality and commentator and is in high demand as a speaker.