Ed Byrne rugby player
Ed Byrne rugby player

Ed Byrne

9th Sep 1993 1.80m/115kg Loosehead Prop

James Ryan to captain Leinster for Friday night clash with Ulster

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Ulster Rugby in Round 15 of the BKT United Rugby Championship at Affidea Stadium on Friday (KO: 7.45pm, live on Premier Sports...

Ed Byrne Returns to Leinster Rugby on Short-Term Loan

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby is pleased to announce the short-term loan signing of experienced prop Ed Byrne from Cardiff Rugby. Byrne, a familiar face at the province, returns to provide immediate cover and valuable...

Players leaving and Joining the URC this season

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The South African United Rugby Championship franchises are undergoing significant squad changes ahead of the 2025/26 season, with a host of high-profile departures and exciting new arrivals across the...

Last 5 Games: Italy v Ireland (2020)

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

This fixture saw Irish talisman and fullback Hugo Keenan score a brace of tries on his international debut as Ireland racked up a bonus-point 50-17 victory over Italy in Dublin.  This match saw Keenan...

Last 5 Games: France v Ireland (2021)

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

France made it back to back six nations victories over Ireland the following year in 2021, as they flexed their Championship credentials with a hard fought 15-13 win over Ireland at the Aviva Stadium....

Last 5 Games: France v Ireland (2020)

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

In their final fixture of the 2020 Championship, France beat Ireland 35-27 in a thrilling encounter that saw both teams looking to snatch the title. Both teams went into the match with a slim chance of...

Cardiff change four for Scarlets derby

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff Rugby have made four changes for Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship clash with the Scarlets at the Arms Park (3pm). The Blue & Blacks claimed the derby spoils just two weeks ago...

Match Report: Cardiff 36-52 Glasgow Warriors

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff Rugby picked up a losing bonus point against the URC champions in a 13-try thriller at the Arms Park. They touched down five times with Dan Thomas, Cam Winnett, Ed Byrne, Mackenzie Martin and...

Millard only change for Cardiff ahead of Warriors encounter

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff Rugby have made one change as they host reigning champions Glasgow Warriors at the Arms Park on Friday night. The Blue & Blacks are currently two from two in the United Rugby Championship...

Two changes for Cardiff ahead of Welsh derby clash

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff have made two changes to the starting XV for round two of the United Rugby Championship season against Scarlets at Parc Y Scarlets on Saturday evening (5.15 KO). The two changes come in the pack...