The war of words over the bonus scandal that has engulfed English rugby has escalated, with the referees’ union insisting it would not be “bullied” by Wayne Barnes or the Rugby Football Union board.

England’s Wayne Barnes is one of the officials at the 2023 Rugby World Cup. The vastly-experienced referee has taken charge of more than 100 international games, a record tally. Having made his ...

Rugby World Cup final referee Wayne Barnes admits that the TMO usage can improve after a controversial weekend in the July internationals. New Zealanders were particularly frustrated following a ...