Wayne Barnes rugby player
Wayne Barnes rugby player

Wayne Barnes

20th Apr 1979 0.00m/kg Referee

No clear release: one of the tackle laws of rugby union

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

"No clear release" is something you hear regularly from rugby union referees.   Here's what that means, and why it's an important law for the continuity of the game.   Via: Wayne Barnes

Match officials for Autumn Nations Cup finals weekend confirmed

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has announced the match officials for the Autumn Nations Cup finals weekend.   Andrew Brace (Ireland) will take charge of the first-place play-off between England and France...

Champions and Challenge Cup Round 1 &2 Referee Appointments

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France’s Mathieu Raynal will be in charge when Exeter Chiefs begin their Heineken Champions Cup defence against Glasgow Warriors at Sandy Park next month. Raynal’s selection for the Pool B...

WATCH: Hilarious Nigel Owens rollercoaster reaction will have fans in stitches

3 years ago by Rugby Dump

International referee Wayne Barnes has released a brilliant video of fellow official Nigel Owens on a roller coaster in Japan.

Luther Burrell set for Newcastle debut in friendly

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Marco Fuser and Luther Burrell make their Newcastle Falcons debuts on Saturday at Ealing Trailfinders, ending both clubs’ eight-month wait for a game.   The two clubs will meet against Kingston...

Premiership Rugby Final: Team News, Preview, Quotes and More

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Although there was doubt earlier in the week, Exeter and Wasps will battle it out in the Premiership final on Saturday.    After an outbreak of COVID-19 in the Wasps ranks, a further round...

Wayne Barnes out of Premiership final

3 years ago by Rugby World

He has been replaced by Craig Maxwell-KeysLaying down the law: Referee Wayne Barnes in action (Getty Images)Wayne Barnes out of Premiership final Craig Maxwell-Keys will referee the Gallagher Premiership...

Wayne Barnes will miss the Premiership final after testing positive for coronavirus

3 years ago by Rugby Dump

Referee Wayne Barnes to miss Premiership final after positive coronavirus test

Classic on-field exchange between Wayne Barnes and Ellis Genge over car park fight offer

4 years ago by Rugby Dump

Referee Wayne Barnes entertained viewers during Sunday’s Premiership clash between Leicester Tigers and Northampton Saints at Welford Road.

Pascal Gauzère to take charge of Leinster-Saracens as Champions Cup officials confirmed

4 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

England's Wayne Barnes will also take charge of an Irish side as he will be in the middle for Ulster's trip to face Toulouse.