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- Planet Rugby
🗣️ “Without doubt, it was a moment where you think ‘why do we do this?'” 🏴 Wayne Barnes almost quit refereeing in November 2022. 👇 https://t.co/dI5iagmBZT
- Dan Roan
Top ex-rugby referee Wayne Barnes tells me social media trolls must face possible prosecution after he & his family were subject to “vile abuse” & “threats” following World Cup final. @bbcnews @BBCBreakfast report ⬇️ https://t.co/IVlHV6sGf4 https://t.co/xPQ3Z5j3z2
- ITV Rugby
Wayne Barnes has spoken out against the abhorrent online abuse he and his family received following the Rugby World Cup final. Barnes has also called for social media sites and governing bodies to take action against trolls online. https://t.co/IigKa1AGGq
- Telegraph Rugby
Wayne Barnes has called for social media trolls to face the threat of prosecution after the former referee and his family were subject to “vile abuse” following the World Cup final. ✍️ @danscho1 #TelegraphRugby
- Dan Roan
"When people make threats of violence against you, your wife & kids…that crosses a line.” In his 1st interview since retiring, ex-rugby ref Wayne Barnes tells me about the online abuse he’s had since recent World Cup final More coming up @BBCBreakfast https://t.co/IVlHV6s8pw https://t.co/PA2xgZSdf2
- Dan Roan
"When people make threats of violence against you, your wife & kids…that crosses a line.” In his 1st interview since announcing his retirement, ex-rugby referee Wayne Barnes tells me about the online abuse he’s suffered since recent World Cup final ⬇️ https://t.co/IVlHV6s8pw https://t.co/YOSIXYVYgY
- Planet Rugby
🗣️ "Wayne’s contribution to the world game has been immense." 🇳🇿 NZR congratulate referee Wayne Barnes on his 'immense' career. https://t.co/u4MT6JYdOh
- Daily Mail Online
EXCLUSIVE: Ex-referee Nigel Owens hits out at 'disgraceful' online abuse following Wayne Barnes's decision to RETIRE just days after receiving death threats for his performance in the Rugby World Cup final https://t.co/BKnaHrA8vB https://t.co/jzhqQ3F6tZ
- Guinness Men's Six Nations
Referee Wayne Barnes has blown the whistle on his record-breaking career 🙌 🌟 Congratulations @WayneBarnesRef 👏 https://t.co/yBPLnqnZs2
- Dan Roan
England's Wayne Barnes has announced his retirement from refereeing following his appearance in last Saturday's Rugby World Cup final. Barnes will continue to "advocate for referees" following reports he received death threats after the final. https://t.co/FWzAxSZps1 https://t.co/XlSjR1z4jn
- Talking Rugby Union
Referee Wayne Barnes announces retirement after World Cup final https://t.co/BCAneNtgcB
- Planet Rugby
🗣️ “Wayne Barnes made the impossible job look do-able.” 🏉 ‘Best referee rugby has ever had’ – Tributes pour in as @WayneBarnesRef retires. https://t.co/WQY5Lkd7N0 https://t.co/WQY5Lkd7N0
- Times Sport
Wayne Barnes has announced his retirement from refereeing, saying that online abuse and threats to referees have become “far too regular” ⬇️ Read here https://t.co/omIEM5KEAG
- Ultimate Rugby
🏉📰Referee Wayen Barnes has called an end to his Stellar career 🏆Most Capped Referee in test history 🏆27 RWC Matches 🏆2019 World Rugby Referee Award Recipient 🫡 We salute you! #WayneBarnes https://t.co/jeeoa12itv
- Ultimate Rugby
🏉📰Referee Wayen Barnes has called an end to his Stellar career 🏆Most Capped Referee in test history 🏆27 RWC Matches 🏆2019 World Referee Award Recipient 🫡 We salute you! #WayneBarnes https://t.co/jeeoa12itv
- Planet Rugby
🗣️ “Over the past 20 years, I have been in the middle of some of the greatest rugby matches in history.” 🏴 Wayne Barnes aims to tackle ‘abuse and online threats’ after retiring from refereeing. https://t.co/1oDA55ywVh https://t.co/1oDA55ywVh
- Guardian sport
Wayne Barnes announces retirement after refereeing Rugby World Cup final https://t.co/5MsNxinoZI
- The42.ie
Referee Wayne Barnes announces retirement after record-breaking career: https://t.co/L5VHEoO6Xm
- Telegraph Rugby
‘The abuse has become too much’ Barnes received death threats following the World Cup final. #TelegraphRugby
- The Good, The Bad & The Rugby
Wayne Barnes has retired from refereeing! Barnes' Test career spanned 17 years, a record 111 tests, five Rugby World Cups, and numerous domestic and European Finals. The end of an era - massive congratulations Barnesy! #RWC2023 https://t.co/ZAwTG1QPPb
- Rugby World
Wayne Barnes has retired from refereeing after 17 years Going out on top after tacking charge of #RWCFinal Full story after some career ➡️ https://t.co/v5XqwvN7W3 https://t.co/ZYvBo5nPgP
- RugbyPass
Thank you Wayne Barnes 🤝 #rugby #RWC2023 https://t.co/jC1gpRWPoZ
- Charlie Morgan
Just a Very Good Thing that Wayne Barnes is staying in the game as an advocate for referees and to support them. Awesome career and a positive influence on a lot of people.
- RugbyPass
World Rugby statement: Wayne Barnes steps down from refereeing. #RWC2023 Click below for more ⤵️ https://t.co/FJoYCAb707
- RugbyPass
World Rugby statement: Wayne Barnes steps down from refereeing. Click below for more ⤵️ https://t.co/FJoYCAb707
- SA Rugby magazine
Englishman Wayne Barnes has announced his retirement after 20 years as a match official that culminated with him officiating the Springboks' World Cup title win in France. https://t.co/IXDBQ6ETiL
- RugbyInsideLine
BREAKING: Wayne Barnes announces his retirement as a referee. Five World Cups Three Champions Cup Finals Ten Premiership Finals The first ever reds in Premiership and World Cup Finals It’s been some career!
- chris jones
World Cup final ref @WayneBarnesRef today announced he is to step down from match officiating to concentrate on new ventures.Barnes’ test refereeing career spanned 17 years, a record 111 tests and five Rugby World Cups as well as numerous domestic and European finals.
- Tight Five Rugby
🌹 BREAKING: Wayne Barnes has officially retired from refereeing. Barnes’ career spanned 17 years as he officiated a record 111 Tests and featured at five Rugby World Cups as well as numerous domestic and European finals. One of the best to ever do it.
- Dan Roan
NEW | English rugby union referee Wayne Barnes announces retirement 5 days after officiating World Cup final https://t.co/9ZUsFXrG0Y