Mathieu Raynal (born 9 August 1981) is a former professional rugby union referee.

[2] Mathieu Raynal's first Test Match as head official was between Malta and Netherlands in the 2008–10 European Nations Cup Second Division.

However his first match in charge of a tier 1 fixture, was the 24 November 2012 Autumn international clash between Scotland and Tonga in Aberdeen.

On 8 March 2013, Raynal was the referee for the Montpellier home game against Racing Métro in the 2012–13 Top 14 season.

However at the 56th minute, he was caught between two rugby players, and suffered a double fracture to his tibia and fibula.