Referee James Child pleased with reaction after speaking out
The 37-year-old addressed the subject for the first time on the BBC's LGBT Sport Podcast.
Feb 25, 18:05
Anthony Watson hails Jonny May's "freaky" finishing skills
Jonny May leapt almost four feet into the air to evade a despairing late cover tackle from Luca Sperandio.
Feb 14, 13:33
Nigel Owens announces retirement after refereeing 100 Tests
Nigel Owens was in charge of the 2015 World Cup final between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham.
Dec 11, 15:16
Five key talking points ahead of this weekend's Autumn Nations Cup action
England on course to land inaugural Autumn Nations Cup title.
Nov 23, 12:53
Wayne Pivac off to winning start as Wales boss
Wales scored six tries in an entertaining contest.
Nov 30, 18:11
Jerome Garces appointed as referee for World Cup final
The 46-year-old will take charge of Saturday's clash between England and South Africa
Oct 29, 08:57
Half-Time Report: England put in dominant performance to lead New Zealand at half time
Early Manu Tuilagi try put Eddie Jones' team ahead.
Oct 26, 09:58
Steve Hansen not thinking of quarter-final as last game
Hansen has already announced he will step down as New Zealand head coach after the World Cup.
Oct 17, 08:09
England camp hope referee Owens can 'keep the game moving' against France
Eddie Jones insists there are limitations to what England can do when faced with France's dark arts.
Feb 9, 22:00
Nigel Owens: 'I asked doctor if I could be chemically castrated'
Rugby World Cup referee Nigel Owens reveals that he went to a doctor and asked if he could be chemically castrated after realising that he was gay.
Feb 5, 10:40
England beat France to secure Grand Slam
Six Nations winners England complete their first Grand Slam since 2003 after beating France 25-21 in Paris on Saturday night.
Mar 19, 22:02
New Zealand hold off Australia fightback to win Rugby World Cup
New Zealand win an unprecedented third Rugby World Cup and become the first side to retain the trophy courtesy of a thrilling 34-17 victory over Australia in the final.
Oct 31, 17:49
Half-Time Report: New Zealand on verge of World Cup glory
New Zealand score a try in the dying stages of the first half to take a 16-3 lead into the break of the Rugby World Cup final against Australia at Twickenham.
Oct 31, 16:49
Nigel Owens 'to referee Rugby World Cup final'
Welsh official Nigel Owens will take charge of next weekend's Rugby World Cup final, according to New Zealand selector Grant Fox.
Oct 25, 10:45
Nine-try New Zealand take France apart in one-sided quarter-final
New Zealand produced one of the great all-time Rugby World Cup performances to run in nine tries against a hapless France at the Millennium Stadium.
Oct 17, 21:46
Live Commentary: France 9-24 Ireland - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of today's Rugby World Cup match between France and Ireland, with Ireland eventually ending up 24-9 victors.
Oct 11, 16:14
Tonga captain Nili Latu unhappy with TMO use
Tonga captain Nili Latu believes that referee Nigel Owens could have called upon his TMO more often during his side's defeat to Georgia at the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 19, 21:00
Georgia head coach Milton Haig: 'TMO is necessary evil'
Georgia head coach Milton Haig believes that the TMO is a "necessary evil" after the video referee was once again brought into the spotlight at the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 19, 20:40
Half-Time Report: Captain Mamuka Gorgodze puts Georgia in front against Tonga
Georgia take a 10-3 lead into the halfway stage of their Rugby World Cup opener against Tonga courtesy of a try from captain Mamuka Gorgodze.
Sep 19, 12:51
Rugby referee Nigel Owens wants to officiate football match
Rugby referee Nigel Owens says that he wants to officiate a football match involving Jose Mourinho.
Sep 15, 19:17
Marcelo Bosch kicks Saracens into Champions Cup semi-finals at the death
Saracens beat Racing Metro 12-11 in Paris to claim their place at the final-four stage of the European Rugby Champions Cup.
Apr 5, 14:49
Nigel Owens: 'Rugby must do everything we can to limit injuries'
International rugby union referee Nigel Owens wants more measures put in place to help stop serious injuries in the sport.
Apr 4, 14:11
Police investigate homophobic tweet sent to rugby referee Nigel Owens
Police are reportedly investigating a homophobic tweet sent to rugby referee Nigel Owens following England's Six Nations match against France.
Mar 23, 12:11
RFU ban two fans from Twickenham for targeting homophobic abuse at referee
RFU ban two fans from Twickenham for two years after targeting homophobic abuse at referee Nigel Owens.
Nov 28, 17:57
Stuart Lancaster condemns Nigel Owens abuse
England coach Stuart Lancaster warns fans to keep themselves in check on Saturday amid claims that referee Nigel Owens was taunted over his sexuality last week.
Nov 14, 11:36
Rugby Football Union to investigate homophobic abuse claims
The Rugby Football Union confirms that an investigation has been launched looking into claims that referee Nigel Owens was subjected to derogatory chants last weekend.
Nov 13, 11:38
Argentina earn first Rugby Championship victory against Australia
Argentina beat Australia 21-17 to register their first Rugby Championship victory.
Oct 5, 01:39
Rugby Union referee Nigel Owens announces retirement
Rugby Union referee Nigel Owens confirms that he will take charge of his final match this weekend.
Apr 1, 12:11
Rugby referee Nigel Owens involved in M4 motorway accident
Rugby referee Nigel Owens reveals that he has been left "shaken" but unhurt after a motorway accident over the weekend.
Jan 14, 13:12
Dylan Hartley RFU hearing date set for next Tuesday
Dylan Hartley will face an RFU disciplinary hearing next Tuesday for allegedly biting the finger of Ireland flanker Stephen Ferris.
Mar 22, 16:21
Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu handed suspended ban
Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu receives a six-month suspended ban for his Twitter outburst at referee Nigel Owens.
Oct 15, 10:03
IRB names knock-out stage referees
The International Rugby Board names the referees responsible for the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals stage.
Oct 3, 08:32
