Lee Byrne
- January 4, 2024
- Rugby Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Lee Byrne |
| Occupation | Rugby Player |
| Date Of Birth | Jun 1, 1980(1980-06-01) |
| Age | 44 |
| Birthplace | Bridgend |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth City | Wales |
| Horoscope | Gemini |
Lee Byrne Biography
| Name | Lee Byrne |
| Birthday | Jun 1 |
| Birth Year | 1980 |
| Place Of Birth | Bridgend |
| Home Town | Wales |
| Birth Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
| Spouse | Andrea Byrne |
Lee Byrne is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Player who was born on June 1, 1980 in Bridgend, Wales, United Kingdom. Fullback who has been a star for Wales in the Welsh national team since 2005.
He has played international football with He has been international teammates with Sam Warburton…
Following his good performances for the Llanelli Scarlets in both the Celtic League, and the Heineken Cup during the 2005–06 season, he was called up to the national squad for the November Test series. He made his début as a replacement against the All Blacks on 5 November at the Millennium Stadium. Wales lost 3–41. He also played in the win over Fiji, and the defeat by South Africa. He has since played during the 2006 Six Nations Championship, and earned a further two caps in a mid-year series against Argentina. His sole appearance in the 2006 Autumn internationals was on the wing against the Pacific Islands. Byrne was a revelation in the 2008 Six Nations Championship tournament at full back and a key component of Wales’ Grand Slam.
While playing against Connacht in 2007, Byrne demonstrated his abilities as a stand-in kicker when he kicked two penalties and two conversions after fly- half Shaun Connor went off injured. He scored tries against England and Italy in the 2008 Six Nations Championship. Following his superb performances for Wales in the 2008 Autumn Internationals against South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia (which included a try against the latter), Byrne had been tipped not only for a place in the British and Irish Lions squad, but also a place in the starting 15. This was confirmed on 21 April 2009, when Byrne, along with Ireland’s Rob Kearney, were selected as one of the British and Irish Lions’ fullbacks for the tour. After the fourth tour match he was one of five players to be picked for three of them.
He got married to Andrea Benfield on New Years Day in 2012.
Lee Byrne Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Rugby Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
Lee Byrne is one of the richest Rugby Player from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Lee Byrne 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was a student at St. Marys RC Elementary School as well as Archbishop McGrath Roman Catholic Comprehensive School.
He’s played for numerous top clubs, but he was most notable for Ospreys between 2006 and 2011.
Lee Martin Byrne (born 1 June 1980) is a Welsh former professional rugby union and rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 3 in |
Lee Byrne height 6 ft 3 in Lee weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Lee Byrne Dating?
According to our records, Lee Byrne married to Andrea Byrne. As of December 1, 2023, Lee Byrne’s is not dating anyone.
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On 8 January 2014, it was reported that Byrne had agreed to join Newport Gwent Dragons from the end of the 2013–14 season.
Facts & Trivia
Lee Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Lee Byrne celebrates birthday on June 1 of every year.
In November 2017, Lee Byrne published his autobiography, The Byrne Identity. Sections from it were serialised over four issues of The Western Mail (Wales).
Who is Lee Byrne?
Lee Byrne is a retired Welsh international rugby player who played for 2 decades and achieved 46 caps for his country as well as touring with the British & Irish Lions. Since retiring from professional rugby five years ago, Lee has launched a successful construction firm, applying his skills in the business arena.
What does Lee Byrne do now?
His new venture, BridgePort360, is a construction contracting and management service which has Byrne bringing his rugby-minded approach to business development.
When did Lee Byrne retire?
| Weight | 98 kg (15 st 6 lb) |
|---|---|
| School | St Marys RC Primary School, Archbishop McGrath Roman Catholic |
Comprehensive School
Spouse| Andrea Byrne (m. 2012)
Rugby league career
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SOCIAL media influencer and fashion blogger Daisey O’Donnell – who is dating the son of an Irish mob boss – has strong family roots in Limerick. The English woman made headlines here thanks to her romance with Lee Byrne, the son of Kinahan cartel figure Liam Byrne.
What does Rob Howley do now?
Rob Howley will make his return to the Principality Stadium when Wales take on Canada on Saturday. The former British and Irish Lions star is now an assistant coach in Kingsley Jones’ setup with Canada having been Warren Gatland’s long-time deputy with his home country.