Dean Byrne (rugby league)

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Dean Byrne
Personal information
Born (1981-10-21) 21 October 1981 (age 43)
Kogarah, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
Position Halfback, Five-eighth
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2003 St. George Illawarra 623014
2004 South Sydney 10204
Total725018
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2003 NSW Residents 10204
Source: [1]

Dean Byrne (born 21 October 1981) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s, he played in the National Rugby League (NRL) for the St. George Illawarra Dragons 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 Oztag at representative level, and has been picked to represent Australia on many occasions. [2] [3]

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References

  1. RLP Profile
  2. "Home". jubileeavenue.com.au.
  3. "South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Player Report – Dean Byrne". ssralmanac.com.