- David Barnes (rugby union)
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David Barnes Full name David Michael Barnes Date of birth 12 July 1976 Place of birth Leicester, England Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) Weight 105 kg (16 st 7 lb) School Sedbergh School University Durham University Rugby union career Playing career Position Prop Amateur clubs Years Club / team Stoneygate FC
Kendal RUFCProfessional / senior clubs Years Club / team Caps (points) 1995–1998
1997-1997
1998–2000
2000–Newcastle
West Hartlepool
Harlequins
Bath3
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(30)National team(s) Years Club / team Caps (points) 1997– England Saxons David Michael Barnes (born 12 July 1976 in Leicester) is a rugby union prop for Bath Rugby in the Guinness Premiership.
Barnes was educated at Nevill Holt, Sedbergh School and Durham University. Whilst at Durham, he competed for Kendal RUFC.[1] His performances then led to him playing for West Hartlepool R.F.C., during the 1996–97 season, when they were in the top tier.[1]
He subsequently played for the Newcastle Falcons when they won the 1997–98 Premiership.[1] It was during 1997 that Barnes was first involved with England A.[2]
Barnes then joined Harlequin F.C., where he understudied Jason Leonard but was unable to gain a long term contract,[3] and thus joined Bath Rugby in 2000.[4]
In 2006, Barnes featured in an England XV side against the Barbarians.[5] He then captained England Saxons at the 2006 Churchill Cup.[6]
Barnes played in the final of the 2007-08 European Challenge Cup, as Bath defeated the Worcester Warriors.[7]
Barnes, who is uncapped, was called up to Martin Johnson's squad for the 2009 Autumn Internationals.[8] Barnes withdrew from the squad due to an injury inflicted upon him by team-mate Duncan Bell.[9] Barnes is the chairman of The Professional Rugby Players' Association.
References
- ^ a b c "Interview with David Barnes". Rugby Network. 2005-06-12. http://www.rugbynetwork.net/main/s105/st74034. Retrieved 2010-01-08.
- ^ "PRA Q&A David Barnes". Sky Sports. 2006-02-02. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12553_2422561,00.html. Retrieved 2010-01-08.
- ^ "David Barnes: The shop steward revelling in long hours at coalface". London: The Independent. 2008-01-26. http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/david-barnes-the-shop-steward-revelling-in-long-hours-at-coalface-774261.html. Retrieved 2010-01-08.
- ^ "Bath sign young prop from Quins". ESPN Scrum. 2000-05-25. http://www.scrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/31164.html. Retrieved 2010-01-08.
- ^ "England 46–19 Barbarians". BBC. 2006-05-28. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/international/5023474.stm. Retrieved 2010-01-08.
- ^ "David Barnes to lead England Saxons Churchill Cup defence". RFU. 2006-05-16. http://www.rfu.com/News/2006/May/News%20Articles/DavidBarnesToLeadEnglandSaxonsChurchillCupDefence?a=1&y=2006. Retrieved 2010-01-08.
- ^ "Bath secure Challenge Cup glory". BBC. 2008-05-25. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/7408294.stm. Retrieved 2010-01-08.
- ^ "Injury-hit England make changes". BBC. 2009-10-26. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/8324266.stm. Retrieved 2010-01-08.
- ^ Hands, David (2009-11-12). "Martin Johnson revises plans with changes down England’s spine". London: The Times. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/rugby_union/article6913125.ece. Retrieved 2010-01-08.
External links
Bath Rugby squad Forwards Backs Coach Categories:- 1976 births
- Living people
- English rugby union players
- People from Leicester
- Newcastle Falcons rugby players
- Harlequin F.C. players
- Bath Rugby players
- Rugby union props
- Old Sedberghians
- Alumni of Durham University
- English rugby union biography stubs
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