Nigel Owens has been banned from Facebook after the popular referee shared a screenshot of someone directing homophobic abuse at him.
He wrote on Twitter: “I shared a post on Facebook of someone who was posting homophobic comments at me, and Facebook have blocked ME for 30 days.
“Not the person who was actually posting the homophobic comments. Unbelievable. And now I can’t contact Facebook to explain”
Responding to Owens, one fan wrote: “Omg , hope your okay , you don’t deserve that , no one does.”
“Unbelievable, are others able to appeal on your behalf.” commented a second.
A third wrote: “Social media is getting more and more bonkers. Someone I know was banned for saying they would’ve snapped someone’s hand off for a ticket. As much as technology can be a good thing, there has to be a better way to combat incorrect algorithms. Hope you get it sorted.”
He also posted the comments on Instagram:
The strange and wonderful day jobs of international rugby referee’s
Behind the glitz and glamour of international rugby, many world-class referees must work around the clock to fund their rugby dream.
#1. Wayne Barnes – Barrister
Barnes is a barrister and one of the founding members of Fulcrum Chambers. He heads up their Sports Law team and uses his unparalleled experience of supporting corporate clients whilst still being heavily involved at the top end of professional sport.
Wayne Barnes facts:
- When not on the pitch or working with the England team, Barnes is a practising barrister
- Barnes started playing rugby at the age of eight, and took up refereeing aged 15 with Gloucester & District Referees
- He also has two young children, Juno and Beau with wife Polly.
Wayne Barnes toughest player to referee Richie McCaw
BARNES SAID: “Richie always had the knack of asking the right question at the right time, sometimes it felt like I was losing a little bit of control. Contrary to popular belief, he didn’t talk a lot on the field. He knew the law book inside out and so when he asked a question, he often had a point.”
