Wayne Barnes

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Wayne Barnes: Rugby World Cup final referee and record-breaker ... (Sky Sports)

Leading official Wayne Barnes has announced his retirement five days after refereeing the Rugby World Cup final.

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Record-breaking referee Wayne Barnes calls time on stellar career ... (World Rugby)

World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has led the tributes to Wayne Barnes, who today announced he is to step down from match officiating to concentrate on ...

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New Zealand Rugby send classy message to Wayne Barnes after ... (planetrugby.com)

Following the fallout from the Rugby World Cup final, New Zealand Rugby have sent a nice message to referee Wayne Barnes, who has announced his retirement.

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Wayne Barnes retires, will now tackle online abuse (RNZ)

English referee Wayne Barnes called time on his officiating career and bows out having taken charge of a record 111 tests.

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What's the difference between Wayne Barnes abuse now and 2007? (Stuff.co.nz)

After watching the Rugby World Cup final in the Stade de France along with their two children, Barnes' wife Polly posted on Instagram, “What a vile atmosphere ...

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'Immense': New Zealand Rugby pay tribue to newly retired referee ... (RugbyPass)

New Zealand Rugby have paid tribute to Wayne Barnes after the referee announced his retirement this week just days after officiating the...

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Wayne Barnes retires, says abuse and threats 'far too regular' (1 News)

English referee Wayne Barnes has announced his retirement, just days after officiating the Rugby World Cup final in Paris between the All Blacks and the ...

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'Immense': New Zealand Rugby pay tribute to newly retired referee ... (RugbyPass)

New Zealand Rugby have paid tribute to Wayne Barnes after the referee announced his retirement this week just days after officiating the...

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Rugby: Controversial referee Wayne Barnes ends international ... (Newshub)

Englishman Wayne Barnes has retired as an international rugby referee, just days after presiding over the All Blacks' heartbreaking World Cup final defeat ...

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