Wayne Barnes confirmed as Rugby World Cup final referee
England's Wayne Barnes has been named as referee for Saturday's World Cup final between New Zealand and South Africa in Stade de France.
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England's Wayne Barnes to officiate Springboks' Rugby World Cup final clash against All Blacks
England's Wayne Barnes will referee South Africa's Rugby World Cup final clash against New Zealand in Paris on Saturday.
English referee Wayne Barnes to officiate World Cup final
England’s Wayne Barnes, the most experienced referee in history with 110 tests, will officiate Saturday’s World Cup final between New Zealand and holders South Africa in Paris, World Rugby confirmed on Monday.
Ireland won't travel to Israel for Women's EuroBasket qualifier
Ireland's will not travel to Israel for their FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2025 qualifier on 9 November due to security concerns caused by the ongoing conflict in the region.
'Disgraceful' push on referee a setback for GAA keen to change culture
The GAA launched a 'Respect the Ref' campaign in October 2022 but last weekend showed that, one year on, the message is yet to hit home with some.
'Nasty' facial injury likely to rule Jack Carty out for Connacht
Jack Carty is likely to miss Connacht's next two games after suffering a cut to his face in their BKT URC win over Ospreys.
Four-time Group One winner Tahiyra retired
Irish 1,000 Guineas heroine Tahiyra has been retired following her third-placed finish in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes.
England call up Brydon Carse to World Cup squad in place of injured Reece Topley
Struggling England have called up Brydon Carse to replace the injured Reece Topley but the 28-year-old fast-bowler is unlikely to feature in their next game against Sri Lanka on Thursday.