Petition · past parliament
Give Rugby Union Referee Nigel Owens a knighthood.
Rejected
18 signatures
What the petition asks
Nigel Owens is an icon and admired by many, many people. His quick wit and humour on the field and his work off it in communities is amazing. He has risen up from the depths of despair and depression to become one of the most loved people in a wonderful sport.
Why it was rejected
It was about honours or appointments, which petitions cannot cover.
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Timeline
| 7 Mar 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 8 Mar 2017 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
18
Status
Rejected
Rejected
8 Mar 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.