Stu10
Referees in England
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I guess most people have seen this news, though I was surprised no one had already posted. Maybe nothing to discuss? IMHO, he has made this decision early as a result of online abuse, but his wish to prioritise family is an excellent reason! Maybe it's getting challenging at 44 years old, but I don't think there are signs of him struggling to keep up. Personally, I think this is a loss to the game, though happy to see that he will continue working with the International Rugby Match Officials' association.
World Cup final referee Barnes announces retirement
England's Wayne Barnes announces his retirement from refereeing following his appearance in last Saturday's Rugby World Cup final.
www.bbc.co.uk