Wayne Barnes

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

Referee Wayne Barnes was at the centre of the Rugby World Cup final and his decisions in the first half inspired a famous rant from Israel Dagg.

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

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

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

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.

Wife Polly Barnes took to social media after being part of a "vile atmosphere" amid angry fans at Stade de France on Sunday.

Polly Barnes, Women's Rugby Association's co-founder, detailed the abuse that Wayne has received on Instagram and via an email address that had been set up ...