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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 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?

English
  • Originally Aired November 12, 2015
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network BBC News
  • Created September 18, 2017 by
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