Rugby referee Nigel Owens involved in M4 motorway accident

Six Nations referee Nigel Owens has revealed that he has been left "shaken" after being involved in a car accident on the M4 motorway at the weekend.

The "smash" occurred as the 42-year-old drove home from Bristol Airport after officiating during Leinster's 29-22 win over Castres in the Heineken Cup on Sunday.

Owens wrote on Twitter: "Thanks all of u who stopped to see if I was ok after smash on M4. Vrry shaken but ok. Car is prob write off though thanks to the police too.

"Really am touched that so many of you have sent messages and text me after the accident. I am ok thanks shaken and sore but ok. Thanks all."

Owens is expected to officiate in England's Six Nations opener against France next month.