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Radio 5 Live,1 min

Owens on homophobic abuse

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Openly gay referee Nigel Owens allegedly faced homophobic abuse at Twickenham last Saturday as he officiated the match between England and the All Blacks. The RFU has subsequently announced an investigation. The abuse was heard by a supporter who wrote to a national newspaper in disgust and then informed the authorities at Twickenham. Nigel Owens explains how these personal comments affect him. The clip is from 5 live Sport on 13 November 2014.

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