Wayne Barnes

2023 - 10 - 28

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Wayne Barnes is the world's best referee – and here is why players ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

Barnes became first Englishman to referee the Rugby World Cup final since Ed Morrison in 1995.

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UEA graduate Wayne Barnes to referee Rugby World Cup final (Eastern Daily Press)

Wayne Barnes, who studied at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, will be the referee in charge of the Rugby World Cup final in France tonight.

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New Zealand v South Africa referee Wayne Barnes was attacked by ... (WalesOnline)

The veteran official will enjoy the crowning moment of his career as he takes charge of the Rugby World Cup final.

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RFU feared abuse and threats would drive Rugby World Cup final ... (Mirror.co.uk)

The last Englishman to take charge of rugby union's biggest match reveals concerns he had in 2007 that Wayne Barnes would quit refereeing.

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Wayne Barnes receives 'death threats' following Rugby World Cup ... (RUCK.co.uk)

Rugby World Cup final referee Wayne Barnes has received death threats on social media following South Africa's victory over New Zealand.

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Rate the Ref: Wayne Barnes (SARugbymag)

Rate the performance of English referee Wayne Barnes in South Africa's historic victory over the All Blacks in the World Cup final.

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Rugby World Cup 2023 referee review: Was Wayne Barnes really ... (Stuff.co.nz)

ANALYSIS: There were no shortage of dramatic calls made in the decider. And the biggest ones came from 17 kilometres away at Roland Garros.

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Today's rugby news as Wayne Barnes booed in ugly World Cup final ... (WalesOnline)

Wayne Barnes and his officiating team were given an extremely hostile reception at the awards ceremony when they collected their medals after the Rugby World ...

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Former lawyer Wayne Barnes keeps his cool in bruising Rugby ... (RugbyPass)

Wayne Barnes was at the centre of arguably the most dramatic World Cup final of them all as South Africa edged New Zealand...

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Wayne Barnes slammed by All Blacks legend for officiating of World ... (WalesOnline)

Barnes has also received criticism for a number of calls at the breakdown including one where he awarded South Africa a penalty but appeared to apologise to ...

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