Shayne Hayne officiated in the National Rugby League, City vs Country Origin, State of Origin series, All Stars Matches, the 2008 World Cup and the 2009,2010,2013 and 2014 NRL Grand Finals.
16 Facts About Shayne Hayne
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Shayne Hayne went to South Muswellbrook Primary School, then Muswellbrook High School.
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Shayne Hayne played for the Muswellbrook Rams in the Group 21 competition, up until his retirement in 1994, after losing the grand final for a third time running.
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Shayne Hayne obtained his state-school refereeing badge at the age of 16, and his senior badge at the age of 18.
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Shayne Hayne soon became one of the top referees in the Group 21 competition.
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Shayne Hayne made his National Rugby League debut on 10 March 2001 at ANZ Stadium in a match between the Brisbane Broncos and Wests Tigers.
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Shayne Hayne became one of the main referees in the game, including refereeing the 2007 City v Country game at Coffs Harbour, and then, as a surprise pick ahead of Paul Simpkins, Game II of the 2007 State of Origin series.
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In 2011, Shayne Hayne was overlooked for the 2011 Grand Final, withe NRL going with Matt Cecchin and Tony Archer, despite being referee of the year.
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Shayne Hayne's final game was the 2014 NRL Grand Final between South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Canterbury Bulldogs, in a game that no doubt was a great way to finish off his career, given his fondness supporting one of these teams.
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At his retirement, Shayne Hayne had controlled 328 regular season matches, placing him third behind Bill Harrigan and Col Pearce.
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Shayne Hayne had controlled 14 State of Origin games, placing him second behind Bill Harrigan.
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Shayne Hayne controlled two City vs Country Origin and two All Stars Matches.
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Shayne Hayne refereed six World Cup matches, in the 2008 and 2013 tournaments.
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Shayne Hayne controlled one match in the 2009 Four Nations, the 2009 European Cup final and the 2014 ANZAC Test match.
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Shayne Hayne won the Col Pearce Medal three times, in 2009,2011 and 2013.
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Shayne Hayne was named 2009's referee of the year by the Rugby League International Federation.