Rugby Official Tom Foley Retires from International Duty Due to Online Abuse

Foley's decision follows similar moves by referee Wayne Barnes and England captain Owen Farrell, highlighting a growing issue of online abuse in rugby.

Tom Foley, the television match official for this year’s Rugby World Cup final, has retired from international rugby citing online abuse.
Foley and his family received death threats following the World Cup final, with abusers even contacting the school of his young children.
Wayne Barnes, the referee of the World Cup final, and England captain Owen Farrell have also stepped back from international duty due to online abuse.
Foley will continue officiating at Premiership and European level.
World Rugby is set to become the first sports governing body to take action against online abusers, with prosecutions possible.