The Latest Breaking News from Wayne Barnes

South Africa win Rugby World Cup for fourth time

A closely fought Rugby World Cup final in Paris has ended in a 12-11 win for defending champions South Africa, their fourth title success.

AAP · Oct 28, 2023

Sam Cane red card: Why was New Zealand captain sent off against South Africa in Rugby World Cup final?

Cane collided with Jesse Kriel in the 29th minute of the Rugby World Cup final against the Springboks

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023

South Africa vs New Zealand: Who is the referee for the Rugby World Cup final?

English official Wayne Barnes will take charge of the final for the first time

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023

Referees assigned for Rugby World Cup quarter-finals - including England’s record-breaking official

France’s Mathieu Raynal will oversee England’s last-eight match against Fiji

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023

New Zealand vs Uruguay referee: Who is Rugby World Cup official Wayne Barnes?

The Englishman is one of the officials at the tournament

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

Darcy Graham runs in four as Scotland roar to 12-try rout of Romania

Scotland set up an unmissable encounter with Ireland in Paris next Saturday night with a comprehensive win over Romania

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2023

Scotland vs Romania referee: Who is Rugby World Cup official Wayne Barnes?

The Englishman is one of the officials at the tournament

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2023

Wales v Australia referee: Who is Rugby World Cup official Wayne Barnes?

The Englishman is one of the officials at the tournament

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2023

Ireland vs Tonga referee: Who is Rugby World Cup official Wayne Barnes?

The Englishman is one of the officials at the tournament

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2023

On this day in 2013: Dylan Hartley sent off for dissent in Premiership final

Hartley was subsequently hit with an 11-week ban.

The Independent UK · May 25, 2023