Todd Byrne

Todd Byrne
Personal information
Full name	Todd Byrne
Born	16 July 1978; Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
Height	187 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight	89 kg (14 st 0 lb)
Position	Fullback, Wing, Centre
Club
	Source: [1][2]

Todd Byrne (born (1978-07-16)16 July 1978), also known by the nicknames of "Bones", and "Skinny", is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s. He played at club level in the National Rugby League for the Sydney Roosters and New Zealand Warriors, and in 2008's Super League XIII and 2009's Super League XIV for Hull FC, as a fullback, wing or centre.[3]

National Rugby League

Byrne was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Byrne as a youngster played his junior rugby league for Coogee Randwick Wombats. He then played for the Sydney Roosters and New Zealand Warriors in the National Rugby League. Having won the 2002 NRL Premiership, the Roosters traveled to England to play the 2003 World Club Challenge against Super League champions, St Helens R.F.C.. Byrne played on the wing and scored a try in Easts victory. Byrne is best remembered for being the player that Scott Sattler cover tackled in the memorable turning point of the 2003 NRL Grand Final.[4]

Byrne moved to Super League side Hull for the 2008 season. At the end of 2009, Byrne retired from rugby league.

First Grade Debut: Round 7, Sydney Roosters v Penrith at Aussie Stadium, 2 April 2001

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