Adam Byrnes

Adam Byrnes
Birth nameAdam Byrnes
Date of birth (1981-07-29) 29 July 1981 (age 43)
Place of birthSydney, New South Wales, Australia
Height2.01 m (6 ft 7 in)
Weight118 kg (18 st 8 lb; 260 lb)
SchoolNewington College
UniversitySydney University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2005–06 Leinster 17 (0)
2007 Sydney Fleet 7 (5)
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2009–10 Reds 18 (5)
2011-12 Rebels 11 (0)
Correct as of 23 July 2012
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2011-12 Russia 6 (0)

Adam Byrnes (born 29 July 1981, Sydney, NSW) is an Australian immigration lawyer[1] and principal at Visa & Citizenship Lawyers, an immigration law firm.[2] He was previously an Australian-born Russian international rugby union player.[3]

Rugby career

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Byrnes played rugby at Newington College (1987–99).[4] He played club rugby for Eastern Suburbs Rugby Union in Sydney.[5] Byrnes played for Leinster Rugby in the Celtic League and Heineken Cup for two seasons from 2005.[6] Byrnes played for Sydney Fleet in the inaugural season of the Australian Rugby Championship in 2007.[7] Byrnes played for the Queensland Reds in the Super Rugby Competition for two seasons from 2009.[8] Byrnes then played for the Melbourne Rebels in the Super Rugby Competition for two seasons from 2011.[9] Byrnes played in the 2011 Rugby World Cup for Russia against USA, Italy, Ireland and his country of birth, Australia.[10] In mid-2012 Byrnes played his last game of rugby against Uruguay with his Russian comrades in the IRB Nations Cup.[11] Byrnes's position was lock, his play was described as abrasive,[12] and he was relied upon to be the team enforcer.[13]

Business career

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Byrnes completed his University studies after his rugby career and he is now an Australian immigration lawyer,[14] and principal at Visa & Citizenship Lawyers.[15]

Personal life

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Byrnes is an avid fisherman.[16] In 2011, Byrnes attended the wedding of Albert II, Prince of Monaco, and Charlene Wittstock.[17]

References

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  1. ^ "Find a lawyer page". The Law Society of NSW. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  2. ^ "Revealed: The secret to beating the government's overseas travel ban". Sydney Morning Herald. 27 September 2020. Archived from the original on 26 September 2020. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
  3. ^ Fazakerley, Stuart. "Rebel World Cup – an Amazing Race for Adam". The Roar. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  4. ^ Wilkins, Phil (2 August 1999). "Glory days return as Scots remain unbeaten". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  5. ^ Cheika, Michael (30 June 2005). "Aussie lock Byrnes signs for Leinster". The Irish Independent. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  6. ^ "Rugby World Cup 2011 Players Adam Byrnes". Sport24. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  7. ^ "Fleet first on the board in ARC". ABC News. 10 August 2007. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  8. ^ "Rugby World Cup 2011 Players Adam Byrnes". Sport24. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  9. ^ Tucker, Jim (19 March 2010). "Melbourne Rebels eye Queensland Reds pair Adam Byrnes and Laurie Weeks". The Courier Mail. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  10. ^ "Byrnes Fits Bill as Russian Rebel". Talking Rugby Union. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  11. ^ "Adam Byrnes Russia - Last Test Russia v Uruguay at Bucharest". ESPN. 12 June 2012. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  12. ^ Tucker, Jim (19 March 2010). "Melbourne Rebels eye Queensland Reds pair Adam Byrnes and Laurie Weeks". The Courier Mail. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  13. ^ "Rugby World Cup 2011 Players Adam Byrnes". Sport24. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  14. ^ "Find a lawyer page". The Law Society of NSW. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  15. ^ Fitzsimmons, Caitlin (29 August 2020). "'Definite shift' in Border Force approach to travel ban as approvals surge". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
  16. ^ "Talking Balls: Adam Byrnes". Planet Rugby. Planet Rugby. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  17. ^ Byrne, Fiona (7 September 2011). "Monaco's royal wedding went swimmingly well". The Herald Sun. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
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