Nigel Owens says TMO is used 'too often and for too many things'

Nigel Owens has criticised the current state of rugby refereeing, saying he would like to see referees make the final decision instead of consultin the Television Match Official.

Nigel Owens has criticised the current state of rugby refereeing, saying he would like to see referees make the final decision instead of consulting the Television Match Official, writes Gavin Spillane.

The TMO’s authority has swelled significantly in the modern game as they are often referred to backtrack through multiple phases in case of infringements in the lead-up to a try or incident of foul play.