Barnes calls for action against trolls for 'vile' abuse Rugby World Cup final referee Wayne Barnes has labelled social media abuse towards him and his family as "vile" and called for the trolls to … Rugby • 08 Nov
World Cup final referee Barnes announces retirement Rugby World Cup final referee Wayne Barnes has announced his retirement. Rugby • 02 Nov
Wayne Barnes confirmed as Rugby World Cup final referee England's Wayne Barnes has been named as referee for Saturday's World Cup final between New Zealand and South Africa in Stade de France. Rugby • 23 Oct
Walking tightrope of newfound swagger and old baggage Yet again Ireland face into a World Cup quarter-final, but for once there is genuine confidence that they can reach the last four. Conor Neville … Rugby • 14 Oct
Barnes to referee Ireland-New Zealand clash England's Wayne Barnes has been named as referee for Ireland's World Cup quarter-final with New Zealand in the Stade de France on Saturday evening. Rugby • 10 Oct
No further punishment for Porter following citing Ireland prop Andrew Porter has avoided further punishment following the incident which left New Zealand lock Brodie Retallick with a fractured cheekbone. Rugby • 19 Jul 22
Carley to referee Leinster's Champions Cup semi-final Matthew Carley will take charge of Leinster's Heineken Champions Cup semi-final against with La Rochelle. Rugby • 20 Apr 21
Repentant O'Mahony will continue to play on the edge Peter O'Mahony is itching to be back involved for Ireland's concluding game of the Six Nations after his dismissal against Wales in week one. Six Nations • 16 Mar 21
Barnes for Wales-Ireland as Six Nations refs named Wayne Barnes will take charge of his seventh Wales-Ireland Six Nations game as the officials for the 2021 competition have been confirmed. Rugby • 24 Dec 20
Leinster and Ulster Champions Cup referees are named France's Pascal Gauzère will take charge of Leinster's Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final against Saracens, while Wayne Barnes is the man in the middle for Toulouse … Rugby • 08 Sep 20
O'Shea admits Italy were bullied by Springboks Italy coach Conor O'Shea said his side were fortunate to receive only one red card in their 49-3 Rugby World Cup loss to South Africa, … Rugby World Cup 2019 • 04 Oct 19
Ireland-Scotland ref Barnes promises no surprises Wayne Barnes is back in charge of another high-profile Ireland game, and he relishing the gig. Rugby • 17 Sep 19
Barnes and Garcès to ref Champions Cup semi-finals Jérome Garcès and Wayne Barnes will take charge of Munster and Leinster's respective Heineken Champions Cup semi-finals. Rugby • 06 Apr 19
Wayne Barnes the man in the middle for Champions Cup English referee Wayne Barnes will officiate Leinster's Champions Cup final against Racing 92 in Bilbao on May 12. Rugby • 01 May 18
Men in the middle: Ireland's Six Nations referees A rundown on the five referees who will take charge of Ireland's games in the 2018 Six Nations. Rugby • 02 Feb 18
Six Nations committee to probe disputed French sub France's controversial replacement of Uini Atonio by Rabah Slimani in the closing stages of their 20-18 RBS 6 Nations win over Wales has been referred … Rugby • 03 Apr 17
Maestri fined for 'Anglo Saxons' comment France lock Yoann Maestri was handed a €30,000 fine for criticising referee Wayne Barnes after his team's dramatic late 20-18 win against Wales in the … Rugby • 30 Mar 17
Focus on Barnes as Ireland look to buck losing record Ireland have lost more often under the watch of Friday night's referee Wayne Barnes than any other, but players will hope lessons are learned from … Rugby • 07 Mar 17
Wayne Barnes to referee Toulon v Leinster English referee Wayne Barnes will take charge of Leinster’s Champions Cup semi-final withToulon on Sunday. Rugby • 14 Apr 15
Wayne Barnes takes charge of Ireland v Wales English referee Wayne Barnes has been appointed to take charge of the key RBS 6 Nations clash between Wales and Ireland in Cardiff on March … Six Nations • 05 Mar 15
Penney: Poor penalty calls at scrum crucial Munster head coach Rob Penney has blamed poor refereeing decisions at the scrum against Toulon as crucial momentum swingers against his side in their Heineken … Rugby • 28 Apr 14
