Barnes became first Englishman to referee the Rugby World Cup final since Ed Morrison in 1995.
Wayne Barnes, who studied at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, will be the referee in charge of the Rugby World Cup final in France tonight.
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.
He will be assisted by Karl Dickson and Matthew Carley in an all-English team, with Tom Foley serving as the television match official (TMO). Australia's Nic ...
The last Englishman to take charge of rugby union's biggest match reveals concerns he had in 2007 that Wayne Barnes would quit refereeing.
All referees need to know their laws of the game, but the official for the Rugby World Cup Final between New Zealand and South Africa also knows criminal ...
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 and his officiating team were given an extremely hostile reception at the awards ceremony when they collected their medals after the Rugby World ...
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 ...
Brian O'Driscoll has defended referee Wayne Barnes' performance in the Rugby World Cup final despite backlash from All Blacks fans following their loss to.