Barnes: Refs slowing down the game
Wayne Barnes says referees must be given the freedom to let a rugby match flow, as one of three changes that the former whistleblower suggests to improve the sport.
NZ investigating World Cup ref death threats
New Zealand police have confirmed that an investigation into death threats against World Rugby’s referees has been opened, shortly after it was revealed that Wayne Barnes was abused the most at the 2023 World Cup.
Ref Barnes blows time on career
Englishman Wayne Barnes has announced his retirement after 20 years as a match official that culminated with him officiating the Springboks’ World Cup title win in France.
Barnes to blow World Cup final
World Rugby has officially confirmed that veteran English referee Wayne Barnes has been appointed as the man in the middle for Saturday’s World Cup final in Paris.
Friday quiz: Official duty
Disgruntled Bok fans and poor officiating are synonymous, but how well do you actually know rugby’s law enforcement? Take this quiz to find out!
Barnes launches refs body after threats
Wayne Barnes has helped launch the first representative body for senior rugby union officials after the English referee and his family were subjected to threats on social media.
Bok fans fume over ‘k*kest’ ref
Supporters took to Wikipedia to vent their frustrations with Wayne Barnes’ officiating of the clash between the Springboks and France on Saturday.
Woeful Wayne an absolute pain
SARugbymag.co.za followers have decided that referee Wayne Barnes had no grasp of proceedings in the Test between the Springboks and France on Saturday.
Barnes to set record in France vs Boks Test
English referee Wayne Barnes is set to make history in the Test between France and the Springboks as World Rugby revealed the match officials for the November internationals.
Watch: Stade hooker sent off for swearing at ref
Stade Francais’ Australian hooker Tolu Latu was shown a second yellow card for swearing at referee Wayne Barnes during a Champions Cup clash against Connacht.
