Bream's Wayne Barnes is recognised as the best referee in the world

By Mark Elson | Senior Reporter |

Wednesday 6th November 2019 12:26 pm

Bream's Wayne Barnes. Pic: Andrew Fosker ()

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FOREST rugby referee Wayne Barnes has won a massive honour after playing a big part in this year’s Rugby World Cup in Japan.

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Bream-born Barnes, 40, has been named as the World Rugby Referee of the Year, and was presented with his trophy in Tokyo on Sunday evening.