Wayne Barnes was born on 20 April 1979 and is an English international rugby union referee and barrister.
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12 Facts About Wayne Barnes
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Wayne Barnes is a regular referee in the English Premiership, and has refereed games in the Heineken Cup and the European Challenge Cup.
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At international level, Barnes has refereed matches at the Rugby World Cup, the Six Nations, the Rugby Championship and the Pacific Nations Cup competitions.
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In 2001, at the age of 21, Wayne Barnes became the youngest referee ever appointed to the Panel of National Referees.
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Wayne Barnes refereed at the 2003 U19 World Cup in Saint-Denis, the 2005 Under 21 Rugby World Championship in Argentina, and was the English representative on the Sevens circuit from December 2003 to March 2005.
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In 2006, Wayne Barnes made his Test debut as a referee, taking charge of three matches in the inaugural Pacific Five Nations.
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Wayne Barnes was one of three English referees to officiate at the 2007 Rugby World Cup, the others being Chris White and Tony Spreadbury.
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Wayne Barnes was later chosen to referee France vs All Blacks in Paris during their end of year tour.
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Wayne Barnes was appointed in 2008 to take charge of his first Heineken Cup knockout match, between Stade Toulousain and Cardiff Blues at Le Stadium on 6 April 2008.
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Wayne Barnes was one of 12 referees selected to officiate the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
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