Whistleblowers exposes the hidden world of Rugby World Cup referees, revealing the intense pressure, mental health challenges, and personal sacrifices behind their crucial yet often overlooked role in the game.
Wayne Barnes is a barrister and retired English international rugby union referee. He was a frequent referee in the English Premiership, and refereed games in the Heineken Cup and the European Challenge Cup. At international level, Barnes refereed matches at the Rugby World Cup, the Six Nations, the Rugby Championship and the Pacific Nations Cup competitions.