Ed Byrne (rugby union)

Ed Byrne
Date of birth (1993-09-09) 9 September 1993 (age 31)
Place of birthCarlow, Ireland
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight114.09 kg (17.966 st; 251.5 lb)
SchoolClongowes Wood College
Notable relative(s)Bryan Byrne (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
UCD ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014–2024 Leinster 96 (65)
2024– Cardiff 0 (0)
Correct as of 31 July 2024
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2011 Ireland U18 4 (0)
2012 Ireland U19 2 (0)
2013–2014 Ireland U20 5 (0)
2020 Ireland 6 (0)
Correct as of 31 July 2024

Ed Byrne (born 9 September 1993) is an Irish rugby union player for Cardiff in the United Rugby Championship. His preferred position is loosehead prop. In April 2015 he was awarded a senior contract with Leinster following completion of his time in the academy, having previously played with the Leinster senior team, making his debut in February 2014 against Zebre.[1][2]

In October 2020, he was named in the Ireland squad by coach Andy Farrell for the remaining matches of the 2020 Six Nations Championship.[3] He made his debut as a substitute against Italy on 24 October 2020.[4]

On 8 May 2024, Bryne would leave Leinster to travel to Wales to sign with capital region Cardiff for the 2024-25 season.[5]

References

  1. ^ "News - Leinster Rugby".
  2. ^ "Teams - Leinster Rugby".
  3. ^ "Farrell includes six uncapped players in Ireland squad as Sexton retains captaincy". The 42. 8 October 2020. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  4. ^ "Six Nations 2020: Debutants among tries as Ireland beat Italy 50-17 to go top". BBC Sport. 24 October 2020. Retrieved 27 October 2020.
  5. ^ "Ed Byrne to join Cardiff ahead of 2024/25 season". Talking Rugby Union. 8 May 2024. Retrieved 31 July 2024.


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