Liam Byrne (rugby league)
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| Born | 18 August 1999 Salford, Greater Manchester, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 17 st 0 lb (108 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Prop | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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As of 24 October 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Liam Byrne (born 18 August 1999) is an Ireland international rugby league footballer who plays as a prop forward for the Wigan Warriors in the Super League.
Joining Hull FC from 2025 on a 2 year deal
He has spent time on loan from Wigan at Workington Town in Betfred League 1, and the Leigh Centurions and the Swinton Lions in the Championship.
Background
Byrne was born in Salford, Greater Manchester, England. He is of Irish heritage.
Career
In 2019 he made his Super League début for Wigan against Hull F.C.[3][4][5][6] On 28 May 2022, Byrne played for Wigan in their 2022 Challenge Cup Final victory over Huddersfield.[7] On 24 February 2024, Byrne played in Wigan's 2024 World Club Challenge final victory over Penrith.[8] In the 2024 Good Friday game against arch-rivals St Helens, Byrne was given a straight red card for a dangerous high tackle in Wigan's 12-4 losss. Byrne was later suspended for a total of four games and handed a £750 fine.[9] On 12 October 2024, Byrne played in Wigan's 9-2 2024 Super League grand final victory over Hull Kingston Rovers.[10]
Honours
Wigan Warriors
- Challenge Cup
- Winners (1): 2022
- World Club Challenge
- Winners (1): 2024
References
- ^ "Player Summary: Liam Byrne". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
- ^ Rugby League Project
- ^ "Super League: Wigan Warriors v Hull FC". BBC.
- ^ "Liam Byrne - Career Stats & Summary". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 2 March 2019.
- ^ "Wigan Warriors loan crisis-hit Leigh FOUR players for final". www.leighobserver.co.uk. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
- ^ "Liam Byrne signs for Wigan Warriors - News - Cadishead Rhinos". www.pitchero.com. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
- ^ "Challenge Cup final: Huddersfield Giants 14-16 Wigan Warriors". www.bbc.co.uk. 26 May 2022.
- ^ "World Club Challenge: Wigan Warriors 16-12 Penrith Panthers - Cherry and Whites crowned world champions for fifth time". www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Liam Byrne: Wigan Warriors prop gets four-game ban for making head contact". www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Wigan v Hull KR: Super League Grand Final 2024 – as it happened". www.theguardian.com.
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