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Watch: Great Scenes As Nigel Owens Yellow Cards A Ballboy At The RDS

Watch: Great Scenes As Nigel Owens Yellow Cards A Ballboy At The RDS
Mikey Traynor
By Mikey Traynor
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Just when you think you can't possibly love Nigel Owens any more...

Leinster were in great form on Saturday night as they dispatched of the Scarlets by a scoreline of 47-9 at the RDS.

Tries from Luke McGrath, Rhys Ruddock, Joey Carberry, and Ed Byrne on his comeback from injury made it a comfortable nights work for Leo Cullen's men, but the highlight may well have come from the man in the middle.

While Nigel Owens getting a big laugh from a stern lecture or snappy comment has become the norm, we can't say we've ever seen a ballboy shown a yellow card, but that is exactly what happened as after a stray ball thrown back onto the pitch struck the ref...

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Outstanding.

Is there a more well-liked referee in any sport?

His ability to lighten the mood never fails to get a laugh, and we love him for it. A great night for Leinster, a great night for Nigel Owens.

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[Thanks to Seamus Gallagher on twitter for the tip]

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