Nigel Owens calls for World Rugby to backtrack on decade-old law tweaks : Planet Rugby

Former international referee Nigel Owens has called for World Rugby to sort the “problem” around the TMO. Owens is of the opinion that the fourth official is called upon too often in matches and has urged the game’s governing body to limit the TMO’s remit. Limiting the TMO’s influence The Welshman expressed his view on … Read more

Nigel Owens explains why Keenan’s try was wrongly disallowed v Italy : Planet Rugby

Former referee Nigel Owens has explained why he believes that Hugo Keenan’s try was disallowed during the Six Nations match against Italy. Keenan darted over the line in the 72nd minute after receiving the ball back from fellow outside-back James Lowe. Lowe received the ball near the left touchline and avoided the tackle of Italian … Read more

The secret sauce that lifts Pat Kenny’s Newstalk show to jaw-dropping heights – The Irish Times

He may have made his name as a current-affairs broadcaster, but did Pat Kenny (Newstalk, weekdays) miss his calling as a consumer affairs advocate? The attention to detail that is the veteran presenter’s trademark when dealing with news stories goes out of the window when the subject is shoddy workmanship, even of the hypothetical variety. … Read more