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|name = Adam Byrne |
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|image = Adam Byrne 2016.jpg |
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|ru_amateurclubs = |
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|ru_clubyears = 2012–2022<br> |
|ru_clubyears = 2012–2022<br>2022–2023 |
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|ru_proclubs = [[Leinster Rugby|Leinster]]<br>[[Connacht Rugby|Connacht]] |
|ru_proclubs = [[Leinster Rugby|Leinster]]<br>[[Connacht Rugby|Connacht]] |
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|ru_clubcaps = 66<br> |
|ru_clubcaps = 66<br>6 |
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|ru_clubpoints = (120)<br>( |
|ru_clubpoints = (120)<br>(15) |
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|ru_clubupdate = 18 February 2023 |
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|ru_nationalyears = 2013–2014<br />2017 |
|ru_nationalyears = 2013–2014<br />2017 |
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|ru_nationalteam = {{nobreak|[[Ireland national under-20 rugby union team|Ireland U20]]<br />[[Ireland national rugby union team|Ireland]]}} |
|ru_nationalteam = {{nobreak|[[Ireland national under-20 rugby union team|Ireland U20]]<br />[[Ireland national rugby union team|Ireland]]}} |
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'''Adam Byrne''' (born 20 April 1994) is |
'''Adam Byrne''' (born 20 April 1994) is a former Irish [[rugby union]] player, who played for [[Leinster Rugby]] and [[Connacht Rugby]]. His preferred position was on the wing, although he also played at full-back. His brother [[Sam Byrne (footballer)|Sam]] is a professional football player. |
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== Leinster career == |
== Leinster career == |
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== Connacht career == |
== Connacht career == |
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It was announced |
It was announced in March 2022 that Byrne had signed for [[Connacht Rugby|Connacht]] alongside teammates Peter Dooley and Josh Murphy for 2022/2023 season. In April 2023 it was announced that Byrne would leave Connacht at the end of the 2022–23 season.<ref name="leaves connacht">{{cite web |title=Ireland-capped Adam Byrne among 8 players to leave Connacht this summer |url=https://www.the42.ie/adam-byrne-to-leave-connacht-rugby-6043485-Apr2023/ |website=the42 |access-date=13 April 2023}}</ref> |
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Byrne announced his retirement from rugby in August 2023 at the age of 29.<ref name="retires">{{cite web |title=Former Ireland wing Adam Byrne retires aged 29|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2023/0810/1399054-former-ireland-wing-byrne-retires-aged-29/|website=www.rte.ie|date=10 August 2023|access-date=19 December 2023}}</ref> |
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== National team == |
== National team == |
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In 2015 and 2016, Byrne played with the [[Ireland national rugby sevens team]], which aims to be a permanent national team. He played different sevens championships to gain promotion to the 2017 Grand Prix Series. He also played the Olympic qualification tournament, but Ireland failed to qualify for the 2016 Olympics after a defeat against Spain in Cup quarter final (12-7). |
In 2015 and 2016, Byrne played with the [[Ireland national rugby sevens team]], which aims to be a permanent national team. He played different sevens championships to gain promotion to the 2017 Grand Prix Series. He also played the Olympic qualification tournament, but Ireland failed to qualify for the 2016 Olympics after a defeat against Spain in Cup quarter final (12-7). |
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On 26 October 2017, Byrne was named in the extended [[Ireland national rugby union team]] for the [[2017 end-of-year rugby union internationals|Autumn]] internationals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.the42.ie/ireland-november-internationals-squad-talking-points-3665815-Oct2017/ |title=Schmidt's statement, Bundee's inclusion and more Ireland squad talking points|date=26 October 2017|work=The 42|accessdate=27 October 2017}}</ref> He made his debut against [[Argentina national rugby union team|Argentina]] on 25 November 2017, starting as a winger and ending the game as a |
On 26 October 2017, Byrne was named in the extended [[Ireland national rugby union team]] for the [[2017 end-of-year rugby union internationals|Autumn]] internationals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.the42.ie/ireland-november-internationals-squad-talking-points-3665815-Oct2017/ |title=Schmidt's statement, Bundee's inclusion and more Ireland squad talking points|date=26 October 2017|work=The 42|accessdate=27 October 2017}}</ref> He made his debut against [[Argentina national rugby union team|Argentina]] on 25 November 2017, starting as a winger and ending the game as a centre.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/42124049 |title=Autumn international: Ireland 28-19 Argentina|date=25 November 2017|work=BBC Sport|accessdate=7 December 2017}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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*[https://www.irishrugby.ie/player/?PlayGuid=AB589233 Ireland Profile] |
*[https://www.irishrugby.ie/player/?PlayGuid=AB589233 Ireland Profile] |
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{{Connacht Rugby squad}} |
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{{Ireland Sevens Squad for 2016 Olympic Qualification Tournament}} |
{{Ireland Sevens Squad for 2016 Olympic Qualification Tournament}} |
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[[Category:Ireland international rugby union players]] |
[[Category:Ireland international rugby union players]] |
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[[Category:Connacht Rugby players]] |
[[Category:Connacht Rugby players]] |
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[[Category:People from Kill, County Kildare]] |
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| Date of birth | 10 April 1994 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Kill, County Kildare, Ireland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 98 kg (15.4 st; 216 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Naas C.B.S. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | University College Dublin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Sam Byrne (brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Adam Byrne (born 20 April 1994) is a former Irish rugby union player, who played for Leinster Rugby and Connacht Rugby. His preferred position was on the wing, although he also played at full-back. His brother Sam is a professional football player.
Leinster career[edit]
Byrne made his Leinster senior debut on 29 December 2012 at the age of just 18, making him the youngest ever player to play for Leinster.[1] In the interim, Byrne played for the Leinster A side, which won back to back British & Irish Cup trophies, before fully emerging into the Leinster squad in 2015-16, whilst still a member of the academy. Byrne opened his scoring account for Leinster by crossing the whitewash on only his second ever start, versus Zebre on 12 February 2016.[2] Byrne was awarded a senior development contract with the province to commence in the 2016-17 season.[3]
Connacht career[edit]
It was announced in March 2022 that Byrne had signed for Connacht alongside teammates Peter Dooley and Josh Murphy for 2022/2023 season. In April 2023 it was announced that Byrne would leave Connacht at the end of the 2022–23 season.[4] Byrne announced his retirement from rugby in August 2023 at the age of 29.[5]
National team[edit]
In 2015 and 2016, Byrne played with the Ireland national rugby sevens team, which aims to be a permanent national team. He played different sevens championships to gain promotion to the 2017 Grand Prix Series. He also played the Olympic qualification tournament, but Ireland failed to qualify for the 2016 Olympics after a defeat against Spain in Cup quarter final (12-7).
On 26 October 2017, Byrne was named in the extended Ireland national rugby union team for the Autumn internationals.[6] He made his debut against Argentina on 25 November 2017, starting as a winger and ending the game as a centre.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ "'It made me see that I took a lot of them for granted, particularly my family'". the42. Retrieved 9 October 2021.
- ^ "All Fixtures & Results".
- ^ "Latest News - the Official Home of Leinster Rugby".
- ^ "Ireland-capped Adam Byrne among 8 players to leave Connacht this summer". the42. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
- ^ "Former Ireland wing Adam Byrne retires aged 29". www.rte.ie. 10 August 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ^ "Schmidt's statement, Bundee's inclusion and more Ireland squad talking points". The 42. 26 October 2017. Retrieved 27 October 2017.
- ^ "Autumn international: Ireland 28-19 Argentina". BBC Sport. 25 November 2017. Retrieved 7 December 2017.