Harry Byrne

Harry Byrne is an Irish rugby union player who is currently a member of the Leinster academy. He plays as a fly-half and represents Lansdowne in the All-Ireland League.

For other people named Harry Byrne, see Harry Byrne (disambiguation).
Harry Byrne
Date of birth (1999-04-22) 22 April 1999
Place of birthDublin, Ireland
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight90 kg (14 st; 200 lb)
SchoolSt Michael's College
Notable relative(s)Ross Byrne (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fly-half
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Lansdowne ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019– Leinster 9 (51)
Correct as of 30 April 2020
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018–2019 Ireland U20 13 (122)
Correct as of 22 February 2019

Leinster

Whilst still in Leinster's academy, Byrne was selected in the provinces pre-season squad, and he went on to score 17 points in their 47–17 win against Coventry,[1] as well as featuring in the 38–35 win against Canada.[2] Following his pre-season performances, Byrne was selected on the bench for Leinster's opening 2019–20 Pro14 fixture away to Italian side Benetton on 28 September 2019, and he replaced older brother Ross in the 69th minute, scoring a late penalty to secure a 32–27 win for Leinster.[3][4]

References
  1. "Cullen's Leinster blow off the cobwebs with seven-try defeat of Coventry". The42. 17 August 2019. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
  2. "Keenan's late try seals pre-season win for Leinster in Canada". The42. 24 August 2019. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
  3. "Match Report: Benetton Rugby 27 Leinster Rugby 32". Leinster Rugby. 28 September 2019. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
  4. "'It's an incredibly proud day for our family': One Byrne replaces another". The42. 29 September 2019. Retrieved 4 October 2019.


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