Wayne Barnes

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

English referee Wayne Barnes is under fire for his performance after the All Blacks lose a dramatic Rugby World Cup final to the Springboks at the Stade de ...

It's South Africa. Of course it is – New Zealand's rugby nemesis winning the World Cup thanks to a tremendous defensive effort and helped by All Blacks ...

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

New Zealand 11 South Africa 12 By Liam Napier at Stade de France Dashed dreams for the courageous All Blacks . A record fourth global title for the...

The All Blacks' captain was forced to watch the majority of the World Cup final from the sideline.

Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus and captain Siya Kolisi can rightfully take their place on the throne of rugby gods after delivering a record fourth World ...

Rugby is the most complex of sports and the introduction of off-field help for beleaguered referees was widely welcomed, but surely nobody could have ...

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

How world media reacted to South Africa's 12-11 win over the All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup final, Wayne Barnes and Sam Cane's red card.

Media outlets from New Zealand and around the globe have reacted to the All Blacks World Cup final defeat, with some hitting out at referee Wayne Barnes and ...

Rugby is the most complex of sports and the introduction of off-field help for beleaguered referees was widely welcomed, but surely nobody could have ...

The Springboks have won a fourth Rugby World Cup after defeating the All Blacks 12-11 in the final in Paris - here's what's being said in the aftermath of ...

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

ANALYSIS: It was hard to argue with the calls when put under the microscope, but rugby does not need showpiece matches reffed from the stands.

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 ...

For All Blacks fans, it felt like 2007 all over again. A do-or-die Rugby World Cup clash in France refereed by Wayne Barnes and robbed of victory again — so ...

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

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 ...

Wife of Englishman was at South Africa v New Zealand, and said Stade de France had a 'vile atmosphere' for the referee's landmark game.

"It's just a game k...heads," added Polly Barnes.