The ripple effect of this tweet impacts refereeing standards in the long term. Even for those who do pick up a whistle, in the end all you’re left with is the referees that are able to tolerate and survive … not the actual best referees! Unknowingly this damages the game.

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A labour of love has finally reached "print". The first in a four-part series, pulling back the curtain on PREM Rugby referees, with unprecedented, exclusive access to reviews, coaching sessions and matchday. telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/20…

The second instalment in our 'week in the life of a PREM Rugby referee' series leads me to Twickenham - and the group review session where... things can sometimes get heated. The detail, however, is staggering. telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/20…

This is a wonderful example of the ‘momentum rule’, ball clearly passed backwards yet, due to the speed and forward momentum of the player, the ball is caught well in front of where it was passed, but definitely not a forward pass 👍👍

And it all crescendoes to the final instalment: matchday. Dive into the referees’ changing room with unique, never-before-seen access in this piece. telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/20…

Congrats to Luke Pearce on his First PREM Rugby Final - A decent referee but an even better bloke ! 👊🏽🏉

The countdown is on! 100 days to go. France is ready to welcome the world. Over to the teams, France & fans from around the world to make this a rugby celebration to remember! #RWC2023 o

2nd division Argentinian football is absolutely bonkers ! 😂 💥

This has to be the greatest advert of all time, no spoilers… just watch!

Massive hand to these three amigos for getting our game on, and providing quality banter throughout - thanks gents 🫡 @BillyFishwick Christophe Ridley Nick Marshall

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September 2007 Rugby World Cup on the steps of Gare de Lyon. White, Pearson, Spreadbury, Barnes. ⏩️ 16 years later it’s Ridley, Foley, Pearce, Barnes.

Game 24 Wales v Australia which is exactly halfway through Rugby World Cup 2023 Wayne Barnes Tom Foley Luke Pearce Benjamin Kayser

67,000 people singing the same song whilst a mexican wave surges around the stadium for 80 minutes…Concentration tested! Marseille Veledrome is a very special venue!

If you’re hoping for a forensic review of every single refereeing decision later you’ll be in the wrong place. If you’re excited about celebrating our game & 46 players battling for a place in a World Cup final, tune in from 6.45pm on ITV4 & then across on ITV1. It’ll be mega.

His work ethic & preparation is unmatched, his desire to constantly improve is unmatched, his ability to build a team around him who will have each others back is unmatched. His records will rightly never be broken. Wayne Barnes is a legend & the person who has inspired me most.

Hats off to the crane driver! Hope all are safe! #Reading #fire Reading Chronicle

Contrary to rumours, this is not England Rugby’s first father-son refereeing team! Congratulations to Christophe Ridley for being awarded his first international cap today at Twickenham after his Guinness Men's Six Nations debut in February.

Brazil 2021 you will always be famous