Rugby Union referee Nigel Owens has announced that he will take charge of his last game this weekend.
The 42-year-old Welshman became an international referee in 2005 before going on to officiate at both the 2007 and 2011 World Cups.
Owens, who came out as gay in 2007, will referee his final match on Saturday when Munster take on Toulouse in the Heineken Cup quarter-finals.
Thought long and hard about it. Its the toughest decision I have had to make. But Munster v Toulouse on Saturday will be my last match refin
— Nigel Owens (@Nigelrefowens) April 1, 2014
Owens was named 'Gay Sports Personality of the Year' by gay rights group Stonewall shortly after the 2007 World Cup.
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Jack Prescott
Jack Prescott
