Harry Byrne (born 22 April 1999) is an Irish

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player who is currently a member of the

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academy. He plays as a

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and represents

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in the All-Ireland League.

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

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, as well as featuring in the 38–35 win against

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. Following his pre-season performances, Byrne was selected on the bench for Leinster's opening

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fixture away to Italian side Benetton on 28 September 2019, and he replaced older brother

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in the 69th minute, scoring a late penalty to secure a 32–27 win for Leinster.

Ireland

In June 2021 he was called up to the senior

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squad for the Summer tests. Byrne scored six points in his debut off the bench for the Ireland senior side, in a 71–10 victory over the United States on 10 July 2021.

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Leinster Academy ProfileIreland U20 ProfilePro14 Profile
* 1999 births Living people People educated at St Michael's College, Dublin Irish rugby union players Lansdowne Football Club players Leinster Rugby players Rugby union fly-halves Ireland international rugby union players Rugby union players from County Dublin {{Ireland-rugbyunion-bio-stub