Wayne Barnes rugby player
Wayne Barnes rugby player

Wayne Barnes

20th Apr 1979 0.00m/kg Referee

Tuesday's round-up of Six Nations news

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales injury update:   There is good news in the pipeline for the Welsh at scrumhalf with Tomos Williams back at training after his hamstring issues. The 26 year-old is, however, not expected to...

WATCH: The funniest and most controversial moments of Wayne Barnes' career

3 years ago by Rugby Dump

A new video compilation has been put together to highlight the greatest moments of Wayne Barnes’ illustrious refereeing career.

Ireland lock horns with France in centenary test match

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

An historic occasion set for Sunday as Round 2 will conclude with the old rivalry between Ireland and France celebrating its 100th test match.     After their drubbing of Italy in Round...

Peter O'Mahony given three-match ban

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland flanker Peter O'Mahony has been given a three-match ban for his dangerous challenge at a ruck against Wales which saw him receive a red card from referee Wayne Barnes.   O'Mahony faced the...

Ronan O'Gara questions O'Mahony red card

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

La Rochelle head coach and legendary Ireland flyhalf Ronan O’Gara has said he believes Ireland would have beaten Wales by ten points had they not been forced to play most of the game with 14 men.   Ireland...

Peter O’Mahony sent off against Wales

3 years ago by Rugby World

Flanker is first Ireland player to be red-carded in the Six Nations eraDangerous hit: Peter O'Mahony is sent off by Wayne Barnes (Getty Images)Flanker is first Ireland player to be red-carded in the Six...

Watch: Peter O'Mahony Sees Red Against Wales

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland flanker Peter O'Mahony was given his marching orders by Wayne Barnes after a dangerous clearance at ruck time.   The loose forward, who plays his club rugby for Munster, was deemed to strike...

2021 Six Nations Referees

3 years ago by Rugby World

Who are the referees, touch judges and TMO's for the 2021 Six Nations? We take a look here. Man in the middle: Wayne Barnes is set to officiate his ninety-fifth international this tournament (Getty Images)Who...

Bristol Bears end 2020 with victory at the Stoop

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bristol Bears claimed a 19-27 victory over Harlequins at the Stoop on Saturday to end 2020 on a high.      Tries from Dan Thomas, Steven Luatua, Harry Randall and Niyi Adeolokun saw Pat...

World Rugby announces Six Nations 2021 Officials

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Nine referees will feature across the Championship with Matthew Carley (England) taking charge of the opening match between Italy and France in Rome on 6 February. Highlights include:  With...