It's normal in rugby to call the referee Sir. Nigel Owens is a legend of the game. See what I did there? I inadvertently lined up the words Sir Nigel Owens….come on…he deserves a knighthood for services to sport. The best referee to ever oversee a game of rugby football.
He was one of the best refree who always tell/ explain to players the kind of offence being committed.lf repeated he will not hestitate to send them off.Wished that we had many match officials like him in many sports today. WNBA is one such sport that needs good match officials in every games.
The difference between rugby players and football players reactions to officials speaks volumes about the types of guys that play those sports and the way they have been brought up
Its crazy how viral this moment went over the years. I remember watching this match and in real time when I heard his say that it caught my attention but only due to him saying "sir". The "im sorry" was just a normal thinf in rugby atleast at the time imo. Rugby is the only game left where Respect is more important than fame. So its a awesome iconic moment. But i cant help but feel like it was not that big of a deal actual at the time.
It doesn’t matter how big you are or small you are you, you have to respect the word of the referee If you can’t respect the word of the ref, go play football.
This is rugby. Utter respect.
It's normal in rugby to call the referee Sir. Nigel Owens is a legend of the game. See what I did there? I inadvertently lined up the words Sir Nigel Owens….come on…he deserves a knighthood for services to sport. The best referee to ever oversee a game of rugby football.
He was one of the best refree who always tell/ explain to players the kind of offence being committed.lf repeated he will not hestitate to send them off.Wished that we had many match officials like him in many sports today.
WNBA is one such sport that needs good match officials in every games.
This is why sets rugby apart from almost every other sport, total respect for the referee, and, your opposition. Nothing else like it ❤
That is how you should speak to referees no matter what level you play at, this guy set a good example.
Enjoyed watching Nigel as much as the game.
Great respect shown.
That’s SA schoolboy culture for you
Now that's respect.
S.A discipline……period!!!
Respect
He still the best ref in the game history
Worst ref
Sorry sir love it
Very respectful
Manners make the man
Sorted if it was football there would have been trouble
I do love this about Rugby, a Football fan.
Them big mean forwards always had that I've been told off by mum look when dealing with the great Nigel Owen's.
Players respect good refs. Only time you really see guys getting mad at refs is when they blow calls or call BS
If only footballers could learn this!
It's a shame football players haven't got the same respect
Wish hockey players would watch this.
The difference between rugby players and football players reactions to officials speaks volumes about the types of guys that play those sports and the way they have been brought up
It was always said the Rugby was a hooligans game played by Gentlemen, and Football was a Gentleman's game played by hooligans.
Its crazy how viral this moment went over the years. I remember watching this match and in real time when I heard his say that it caught my attention but only due to him saying "sir". The "im sorry" was just a normal thinf in rugby atleast at the time imo. Rugby is the only game left where Respect is more important than fame. So its a awesome iconic moment. But i cant help but feel like it was not that big of a deal actual at the time.
Real sport of gentlemen❤
Sorry sir no argument or blaming opposition just excepts the penalty and apoligizes. Sportsmanship much better than gamesmanship.
It was Nigel Owens the best ever rugby referee. If he spoke, you listened. Respect.
and they said football has tall players
Just get on with the game.Rule books in rugby are thicker than the Bible ,helped along by referees who carry on like lawyers.BORING.
I've seen this coach a few times, he's a good fair man.
It doesn’t matter how big you are or small you are you, you have to respect the word of the referee If you can’t respect the word of the ref, go play football.
Brilliant example of refereeing and respect from the player to abide and accept the decision.
NO CHILDISH TANTRUMS ACCEPTED HERE !!!
Respect for the ref
Rugby, a hooligan's game played by gentlemen.
❤❤❤ great ref
Rugby is a hooligan's game played by gentlemen. A great sport I played in my younger years.
Brilliant respect from the player