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Wayne Barnes: Rugby World Cup final referee describes impact of social media abuse

Former rugby union referee Wayne Barnes, who oversaw the World Cup final in October, speaks to BBC sports editor Dan Roan about the impact of social media abuse towards him and his family. Barnes took charge of a record 111 Tests, including officiating at five World Cups, before retiring earlier this month. Source link

Wayne Barnes: Rugby World Cup final referee on social media abuse he and family faced

Retiring rugby World Cup referee Wayne Barnes speaks to BBC Sports Editor Dan Roan on social media abuse Former rugby union referee Wayne Barnes says people “don’t see the human side of refereeing” after describing the online abuse he and his family faced following the World Cup final. His wife, Polly, previously said Barnes received […]

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