Former international referee Nigel Owens has been subjected to horrific abuse in the form of a homcphobic hate letter, telling him to be “ashamed”.
Owens wrote on Twitter: “’ve thought long and hard about posting this letter I received in the post a few weeks ago singed by a Steel Worker PT. But unless we start calling out these kind of people nothing will change.
“It hurts and there is no need for all this hate.”
Reacting to Owens tweet, one fan wrote: “Absolutely disgusting.. says more about the writer than the reader.. chin up as you know who you are. Sending love x”
“Imagine having the time and inclination to write, and send, something like this to a fellow human being. Keep being you Nigel don’t let nobodies put you down!” commented a second.
A third said: “I’m not too up on my Bible these days, so I’m assuming the stuff about Korean cars must be near the back. Good on you for calling it out.”
Five rugby lads who are out and proud – including new Exeter Chiefs star
RUCK wanted to celebrate five out and proud rugby stars. Their focus? How we can collectively align to take action that drives change on and off the pitch.
1. Nigel Owens
All fans, players, and anyone who knows anything about rugby will know the name, Nigel Owens. Besides having the record for most test matches refereed, Owens has earned a reputation as one of the top rugby referees around the world.
The Welshman is also a TV personality and a devoted activist for the LGBT cause, winning “Gay Sports Personality of the Decade” at the Stonewall awards ceremony in London back in 2015.
