Wayne Barnes: I Don't Strive To Be Popular

Wayne Barnes: I Don't Strive To Be Popular | Short Film

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Wayne shows us his favourite moments as a referee, his favourtite moments as a fan, how he became who he is today, and why he believes rugby is the greatest sport in the world.
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'Men In The Middle'
Episode 1: Wayne Barnes
'Men In The Middle' is our 4-part docuseries, in partnership with Emirates, about the best referees in the world of rugby. From their own perspective, they show us their story, their proudest RWC moments as refs and as fans, and why they believe rugby is the greatest sport in the world.
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EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Jack Morley, Cara Doyle
INTERVIEWER: James Wynne
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OPENING TITLES: Jack Morley, Oisín Deignan
Created by The Sports Chronicle in Dublin, Ireland.
Interviews shot on location in Shirahama, Japan.
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Пікірлер: 58

@jonathansmith3621 3 жыл бұрын

Nice character off the pitch, abrasive on the pitch, not afraid of making big calls, iconic ref of our era

@michaelgoff4731 2 жыл бұрын

Well said and a top bloke

@waverunner3911 3 жыл бұрын

WAYNE BARNES, NIGEAL OWENS, BOTH Legends of rugby

@jpegfoolsaround9960 3 жыл бұрын

Sad to see this much hate towards Barnes despite the few comments. I love having him ref a game as at least he does seem unbiased towards french teams unlike a lot of blokes I need not to name! Thankfully a few of the newer refs seem quite decent too!

@thegeop5906 2 жыл бұрын

I've got a match used ball signed by this world class ref! It's a real treasure to me!

@Danlows1 2 жыл бұрын

“That’s probably the only one you’ve got right.” While getting some binned😂😂😂 Top reply for that fella🤣

@douglasschorr443 3 жыл бұрын

It's the referring that makes rugby. Thanks for reffing Wayne.

@fantabaz1 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic referee, honest, fair and takes no flak

@fantabaz1 9 ай бұрын

And I'm Irish!!

@alanimals 3 жыл бұрын

Wayne the man.

@joseperez1464 3 жыл бұрын

Respect

@BubbaBellin 2 жыл бұрын

Cool to see he is such a fan.

@MadMarchTaffy 3 жыл бұрын

I think people forget how young Barnes was when he started out. My opinion of him has changed over time and I think that he is now a much better ref than we was 5-7 years ago.

@stevenmcalister826 3 жыл бұрын

International rugby isn’t the type of place to start improving. Unsurprisingly, if a ref decides a game, teams don’t think that “the referee needs time to improve” is a valid excuse.

@royroyston8480 3 жыл бұрын

He's the same shit ref he was when he began refereeing.

@rhyangriffiths5398 2 жыл бұрын

@@royroyston8480 have you ever picked up a whistle and cards?

@rhyangriffiths5398 2 жыл бұрын

@@stevenmcalister826 any sort of level is a good place to improve. most high-level umpires/referees can think of at least 1 thing to improve on after the game. even if it is something small.

@stevenmcalister826 2 жыл бұрын

@@rhyangriffiths5398 If you’re refereeing internationally, players and fans should expect that you’re the best of the best officials, and that’s perfectly reasonable. If you’re still improving, do that somewhere else, because your short comings as a referee will affect people’s livelihoods at that level.

@nigelthomas6475 9 ай бұрын

Top referee

@anygoodmedia 2 жыл бұрын

Watching videos of rugby referees really makes me think I could make an impact as a potentially respected football referee if I was ever to try

@bouncerbloke1 2 жыл бұрын

Best referee in the world for me. I'd love to see him in his 'day' job as a barrister (not from the dock I may add), I bet he's just as calm and collected as he is on the field

@NosajKnows 3 жыл бұрын

Why do people dislike this guy so much?

@fazertace6837 3 жыл бұрын

Because he generally makes right, but unpopular, calls.

@OliCM3 3 жыл бұрын

He's English Not afraid to bin captains or popular players Gets accused of being bias by people who don't understand 50/50 decisions will go against the team giving the ref the hardest time.

@taffy3350 3 жыл бұрын

He's made some howlers - but now the Nige has retired he's the best in the world

@royroyston8480 3 жыл бұрын

@@taffy3350 Says another Welsh fan. All this Welsh love for Barnes..why could that be??

@nathanpearson8915 3 жыл бұрын

2007 quarter final

@GST51 3 жыл бұрын

As a Welshman .. I have at times , despised Barnes ... but with the wisdom of age I have come to realise hes ok ..I dont think any top ref ever takes the field with the intention of being anything other than totally impartial and professional ! And considering almost every rugby match is decided ... in fact ..every try ..will be the result of a players "mistake" to expect perfection from the man in the middle is unrealistic !

@rmtebbot 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Kiwis

@Michaelthekiwi 3 жыл бұрын

He actualy turned out to be a pretty good ref, but yes - most Kiwis still haven't forgiven him for the 2007 QF.

@terryallen5328 2 жыл бұрын

The respect between refs and players and between both sets of players is what sets rugby apart from lots of other team sports. Football could do well by learning from rugby when it comes to the respect the players have towards the refs. You never see a rugby ref being jostled and shouted at by players, they’d get sent off immediately.

@stevenmcalister826 2 жыл бұрын

There are literal compilations of referee dissent in rugby. Get that football sized chip off your shoulder.

@inBODwetrust13 2 жыл бұрын

If Barnes's aim was not to be mentioned after games he should've admitted from the outset that he was and is biased in Wales's favour and refused to referee any games involving them.

@majudaem 3 жыл бұрын

Nigel will always be the man

@bruceharrison7859 3 жыл бұрын

What a load of dribble

@Derangh 3 жыл бұрын

You and the linesman were the reason why All Blacks had to wait for 4 more years for a title when neither of you failed to spot the forward pass to Michalak in the 2007 quarters. Didn't even bother checking with the TMO. What a legend

@Nineteenseventy2 3 жыл бұрын

Not a word about 07. Typical.

@henerz96 3 жыл бұрын

A lot was about 2007

@stevenmcalister826 3 жыл бұрын

“I don’t strive to be popular” Yeah don’t worry Barnes, you never were.

@shawnallworth8706 Жыл бұрын

Completely inconsistent Ref

@krishollanddoyle5062 3 жыл бұрын

The worst international ref, biased against a number of teams, tells captains he will only speak to them yet always seems to be telling the captain that he doesn't want to talk to them and has taken countless wins from the deserving teams with his favouritism Absolutely hate the sight of him

@seanyshepfit 3 жыл бұрын

What you on about? Only talks to captains. I''ve seen Owen Franks get to have a chat with him on numerous times about scrum calls he didn't agree with.