Wayne Barnes

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Wayne Barnes is a retired English international rugby union referee and barrister. He was a regular referee in the English Premiership, and refereed games in the Heineken Cup and the European Challenge Cup. At international level, Barnes refereed matches at the Rugby World Cup, the Six Nations, the Rugby Championship and the Pacific Nations Cup competitions. He is also a criminal barrister and partner at Squire Patton Boggs.

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'People don't see the human side of refereeing' Wayne Barnes says people "don't see the human side of refereeing" as he describes the abuse he and his family faced following the World Cup final. BBC Sport - Published on November 8, 2023
Rugby World Cup final referee Barnes on social media abuse Former rugby union referee Wayne Barnes speaks to BBC sports editor Dan Roan about the impact of social media abuse towards him and his family. BBC Sport - Published on November 8, 2023
World Cup final referee Barnes announces retirement England's Wayne Barnes announces his retirement from refereeing following his appearance in last Saturday's Rugby World Cup final. BBC Sport - Published on November 2, 2023

England's Barnes to referee World Cup final England's Wayne Barnes is chosen as referee for the Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and South Africa in Paris on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on October 23, 2023