Rugby-Welsh referee Owens ends international career after landmark 100th test


  • Rugby
  • Friday, 11 Dec 2020

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - European Champions Cup Final - Exeter Chiefs v Racing 92 - Ashton Gate, Bristol, Britain - October 17, 2020 Referee Nigel Owens during the match Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

(Reuters) - Welsh rugby union referee Nigel Owens, the most-capped referee in world rugby, announced on Friday that he has ended his 17-year international career.

Owens became the first referee to officiate in a century of tests when he took charge of an Autumn Nations Cup clash between France and Italy last month.

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