Wayne Kerr

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Wayne Kerr
Personal information
Born (1984-03-18) 18 March 1984 (age 39)
Dublin, Ireland
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight16 st 8 lb (105 kg)
Playing information
Rugby league
Position Prop
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2008 London Skolars 25100040
2009–10 Oldham R.L.F.C. 51100040
Carlow Crusaders
Longhorns RL
2021 Athboy Fighting Irish
Total76200080
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2006–16 Ireland 170000
Rugby union
Position Blindside Flanker
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
Cill Dara RFC
As of 3 February 2021

Wayne Kerr (born 14 March 1985) is an Irish professional rugby league footballer who played for Oldham (Heritage No. 1242) in the Championship One. He is an Ireland international. [1] He has previously played for London Skolars [2] and Carlow Crusaders. [3]

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Background

Kerr was born in Dublin, Ireland. Nicknamed "Slasher" on account of his aggressive and athletic playing style. He grew up in County Kildare.

Playing career

He was a member of the Ireland squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup, and went on to make one appearance in the tournament. [2]

He now plays Rugby Union with Cill Dara RFC. He plays blindside flanker (number 6).

In 2016, he was called up to the Ireland squad for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup European Pool B qualifiers. [4]

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References

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  2. 1 2 "Cassidy included in Ireland squad". BBC. 7 October 2008. Retrieved 7 October 2008.
  3. "Crusader on a mission to make an impression". irishtimes.com. 31 December 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
  4. "Warrington Wolves trio named in Ireland squad for World Cup qualifiers". Warrington Guardian. 24 September 2016. Retrieved 26 September 2016.