Shayne Hayne

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Shayne Hayne
Shayne Hayne (left) refereeing a World-Cup match.
Personal information
Height 1.8 m
Refereeing information
Years Competition Apps
2001– National Rugby League 200
2007–2009 City vs Country Origin 2
2007–2009 State of Origin 4
2008 Internationals 4
As of 5 October 2009
Source: Rugby League Tables

Shayne Hayne, born Kevin John Hayne in Wellington, NSW in 1967, is an Australian rugby league referee in the National Rugby League (NRL). He has officiated in State of Origin series since game II in 2007, the 2008 Rugby League World Cup and the 2009 NRL Grand Final.

He has been a National Rugby League referee since 2001.

Early career

Hayne spent most of his early life in Muswellbrook, his family having moved there in 1968. He went to South Muswellbrook Primary School, then Muswellbrook High School.

As a child, Hayne played rugby union and rugby league, before making a career in the latter sport.[1]

During his younger years, he always had aspirations to be a referee.

He 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.[1] In 1990 he set a National record for the most points scored in a season of 318 points, including 30 tries.[citation needed] He attracted a number of offers from clubs in Newcastle and Sydney, yet there was no guarantee of a steady income, so he stayed in Muswellbrook.[citation needed]

Hayne obtained his state-school refereeing badge at the age of 16, and his senior badge at the age of 18.[1] He soon became one of the top referees in the Group 21 competition. In 2000, Hayne joined the NRL's referee recruitment program, travelling 526 km for training once a week until he re-located to the Central Coast.[2]

NRL

Hayne made his National Rugby League début on 10 March 2001 at ANZ Stadium in a match between the Brisbane Broncos and Wests Tigers.[3] He has become 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 for Game II of the 2007 State of Origin series.[1] Queensland coach Mal Meninga was critical of Hayne's performance in the match after no penalties were awarded until the 51st minute and the final penalty count going New South Wales' way, 4–1;[4] this is despite Queensland winning the match 10-6, to wrap up their second of eight consecutive Origin series victories. Simpkins was picked to referee the following Origin game. Hayne, along with Tony Archer, refereed the NRL Grand Final in 2009. This was the first grand final to feature two referees.[5][6] He was named 2009's referee of the year by the Rugby League International Federation.[7]

International

He has refereed in the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.

He has refereed in the 4 Nations.

Shayne has refereed Wales VS Scotland on 8 November 2009 in Rugby League European Cup Final.[8]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Magnay, Jacqueline (June 13, 2007). "Hayne has chosen his side already". Sydney Morning Herald (website). Sydney: Fairfax Publications. Retrieved 2009-10-06. 
  2. ↑ "Referees boss sacks another" (fee required). AAP Sports News (Australia). 6 March 2001. Retrieved 7 October 2009. 
  3. ↑ "Oaten dropped for debutant Shayne Hayne" (fee required). AAP Sports News (Australia). 6 March 2001. Retrieved 7 October 2009. 
  4. ↑ Ricketts, Steve (14 June 14). "Mal scathing of Hayne's display". Fox Sports website. Retrieved 6 October 2009. 
  5. ↑ "Archer, Hayne to oversee NRL final". 29 September 2009. Retrieved 5 October 2009. 
  6. ↑ NRL (2009-09-29). "Match Officials named for NRL Grand Final". News article. NRL. Retrieved 6 October 2009. "Tony Archer and Shayne Hayne have been appointed to referee the 2009 Telstra Premiership Grand Final – the first Grand Final to feature two referees."
  7. ↑ "Awards". rlif.com. Rugby League International Federation. Retrieved 5 December 2013. 
  8. ↑ Wales VS Scotland 09 RLEC Final Match report

8. Newcastle Morning Herald - "Weekender" Section May 5 2007. Written by Jim Kellar

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