WORDS: MARK MCADAM
HERO AWARD
So far, the life of Nigel Owens has mostly revolved around mud and men, so mixing in the world of showbiz is unfamiliar territory for a boy from Mynyddcerrig, Carmarthenshire, in Wales. When told he was going to win an Attitude Award, Nigel admits his initial reaction was: “Bloody hell, I’d rather be on the field refereeing 30 massive rugby players.”