Billy McBryde

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Billy McBryde
BornBilly McBryde
(1996-10-24) 24 October 1996 (age 29)
Carmarthen, Wales
Height177 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight93 kg (14 st 9 lb)
School Coleg Sir Gâr
Notable relative Robin McBryde (father)
Rugby union career
Position Fly-half
Current team RGC 1404
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2015–2018 Llanelli 32 (176)
2016–2018 Scarlets 7 (14)
2018–2020 RGC 1404
2020–2024 Doncaster Knights 75 (106)
2024– RGC 1404
2026Scarlets (loan)
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2016 Wales U20 7 (14)

Billy McBryde (born 24 October 1996) is a Welsh rugby union player. A fly-half, although he has previously played centre too, he plays for the RGC 1404. His father is former Wales international hooker Robin McBryde.

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Professional career

Club career

McBryde made his debut as an 18-year-old for Llanelli, as a substitute against Cross Keys. A year-and-a-half later, he made his Scarlets debut as a substitute in a 44–21 win over Bath in the Anglo-Welsh Cup. [1] He was released at the end of the 2017–18 Pro14 season, and joined RGC 1404. [2]

McBryde joined Doncaster Knights in June 2020, and extended his contract in May 2023. [3] [4] McBryde rejoined RGC 1404 in 2024. [5]

McBryde rejoined the Scarlets on loan on 26 January 2026, as cover during the Six Nations. [6]

International career

He was selected in the Wales U20 for the 2016 Six Nations Under 20s Championship. His debut came in the opening game against Scotland U20. McBryde came on in the 79th minute, and immediately scored a penalty to win the game for Wales. [7] He was selected again for the 2016 World Rugby Under 20 Championship, and made a further three appearances for the U20s.

References

  1. "Young Scarlets stage outstanding comeback to beat Bath". scarlets.co.uk. Retrieved 22 January 2017.
  2. Lloyd, Rob (25 June 2018). "Where every player released by each Welsh region has ended up". Wales Online. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
  3. "Doncaster Knights busy recruiting players despite uncertainty surrounding next season". Doncaster Free Press. 24 June 2020. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
  4. Young, Reuben (3 May 2023). "Knights Fullback/Fly-Half McBryde Re-Signs". Doncaster Knights. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
  5. "Billy Is Back - McBryde Signs". RGC. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
  6. "Scarlets bring in fly-half Billy McBryde on loan for Benetton trip". BBC Sport. 26 January 2026. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
  7. "REPORT: MCBRYDE IS WELSH HERO AT THE DEATH". wru.co.uk. Welsh Rugby Union. Archived from the original on 13 May 2016. Retrieved 22 January 2017. McBryde is Welsh hero at the death Archived 2016-05-13 at the Wayback Machine