Barnes And Carley Appointed For Play-Off Final

Wednesday, May 11th 2016

Bristol Rugby’s Greene King IPA Championship play-off final first and second legs against Doncaster Knights will be refereed by Wayne Barnes and Matt Carley respectively.

Andy Robinson’s side take on Doncaster in the first leg at Castle Park on Wednesday, May 18th (7.45pm) before returning to Ashton Gate for the second leg (Wednesday, May 25th, 7.45pm) a week later.

Aviva Premiership referee Barnes officiated Bristol’s opening play-off final game last season when Worcester Warriors visited BS3.

Carley also referees at the highest level in English rugby and oversaw three Rugby World Cup matches in 2015.

Bristol suffered defeat to Doncaster at home back in November but a last-gasp Tom Varndell try in the reverse saw Robinson’s men win 31-29.

Tickets remain on sale for the play-off final second leg at Ashton Gate. Buy your ticket here and pack the gate!