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.
Saffa makes top five all-time greatest referees list
A respected South African referee has made the cut on a five-man list of the greatest whistleblowers in rugby history.
Watch: Mike Brown’s red card that led to ban
Harlequins fullback Mike Brown was suspended for six weeks for this stamp on Wasps hooker Tommy Taylor.
On the lighter side: Barnes and Owens on a rollercoaster
Check out this hilarious clip of experienced Test referees Wayne Barnes and Nigel Owens on a rollercoaster prior to last year’s World Cup in Japan.
Watch: Referees pay tribute to Dobson
Current and former international referees have shared their fondest memories of the late great Paul Dobson in an emotional tribute video, following his passing last week.
Barnes admits it was a forward pass
England referee Wayne Barnes has revealed how his blunder during the 2007 World Cup quarter-final between the All Blacks and France motivated him to become one of the game’s elite officials.
