Dean Byrne (born 21 October 1981) is an Australian former professional

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footballer who played in the 2000s, he played in the National Rugby League (NRL) for the

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and South Sydney Rabbitohs. A product of the Peakhurst Hawks, Byrne's career was curtailed by a serious leg injury that forced his premature retirement in 2004. Byrne has played

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at representative level, and has been picked to represent Australia on many occasions.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Byrne, Dean 1981 births Living people Australian rugby league players New South Wales Residents rugby league team players Rugby league halfbacks Rugby league five-eighths Rugby league players from Sydney South Sydney Rabbitohs players St. George Illawarra Dragons players