INTRODUCTION BY DAN CARTER “There is, and will only ever be, one Nigel Owens. He is a truly unique sporting figure, a rugby referee who charmed the players, was loved by supporters right throughout the world and whose off-the-field story provides inspiration to so many.” NIGEL OWENS REFEREED THE FANTASTIC 2015 FINAL, ENDED UP WITH RECORD BREAKING 100 CAPS He came out as gay, following years of torment and suicide attempt. He is now settled with partner Barrie living a new life as a farmer in West Wales. The book is full of anectodes on his famous quips, including the famous ‘This is Not Soccer!’, that made him a YouTube sensation. Ghost written by prize-winning journalist Paul Abbandonato. The story of the second half of Nigel's career as one of the most famous referees in World Rugby, and one of only two Welsh refs ever to officiate at a Rugby World Cup Final. With his contract with the Welsh Rugby Union having come to an end in 2020, he is free to reveal all about his career since his previous autobiography, 'Half Time', to speak his mind on various issues and to give the full story of his last Rugby World Cup in 2019. Social media campaign: Nigel Owen has 430k followers on Twitter.