Ross Byrne

Ross Patrick Byrne (born 8 April 1995) is an Irish professional rugby union player who plays as a fly-half for United Rugby Championship club Leinster and the Ireland national team.[1]

Ross Byrne
Byrne representing Ireland during the Six Nations Championship
Full nameRoss Patrick Byrne
Date of birth (1995-04-08) 8 April 1995
Place of birthDublin, Ireland
Height1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight92 kg (203 lb; 14 st 7 lb)
SchoolSt. Michael's College
Notable relative(s)Harry Byrne (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fly-half
Current team Leinster
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015– Leinster 146 (974)
Correct as of 5 May 2023
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014–2015 Ireland U20 15 (129)
2018– Ireland 22 (56)
Correct as of 16 September 2023

Professional career

On 24 October 2018, Byrne was named in the Ireland squad for the November Internationals.[2] In November 2022 Byrne kicked a late penalty to contribute 3 points to Ireland's 13 point total in the 13–10 victory over Australia. [3] In the opening match of the 2023 Six Nations, Ross Byrne replaced Jonathan Sexton as outhalf and scored a late conversion in Ireland's 34–10 win against Wales.[4] Byrne was named to the 2022–23 URC Elite XV of the year, his second domestic team of the year achievement.[5]

Honours

Leinster
Ireland
Individual

References


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