Adam Byrnes Explained

Adam Byrnes
Birth Name:	Adam Byrnes
Birth Date:	1981 7, df=yes
Birth Place:	Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Height:	2.01 m
Weight:	118kg (260lb)
Ru Position:	Lock
Years1:	2005–06
Years2:	2007
Clubs2:	Sydney Fleet
Apps1:	17
Apps2:	7
Points1:	0
Points2:	5
Super1:	Reds
Super2:	Rebels
Superyears1:	2009–10
Superyears2:	2011-12
Superapps1:	18
Superapps2:	11
Superpoints1:	5
Superpoints2:	0
Super14update:	23 July 2012
Repyears1:	2011-12
Repteam1:	Russia
Repcaps1:	6
Reppoints1:	0
School:	Newington College

Adam Byrnes (born 29 July 1981, Sydney, NSW) is an Australian immigration lawyer^[1] and principal at Visa & Citizenship Lawyers, an immigration law firm.^[2] He was previously an Australian-born Russian international rugby union player.^[3]

Rugby career

Byrnes played rugby at Newington College (1987–99).^[4] He played club rugby for Eastern Suburbs Rugby Union in Sydney.^[5] Byrnes played for Leinster Rugby in the Celtic League and Heineken Cup for two seasons from 2005.^[6] Byrnes played for Sydney Fleet in the inaugural season of the Australian Rugby Championship in 2007.^[7] Byrnes played for the Queensland Reds in the Super Rugby Competition for two seasons from 2009.^[8] Byrnes then played for the Melbourne Rebels in the Super Rugby Competition for two seasons from 2011.^[9] Byrnes played in the 2011 Rugby World Cup for Russia against USA, Italy, Ireland and his country of birth, Australia.^[10] In mid-2012 Byrnes played his last game of rugby against Uruguay with his Russian comrades in the IRB Nations Cup.^[11] Byrnes's position was lock, his play was described as abrasive,^[12] and he was relied upon to be the team enforcer.^[13]

Business career

Byrnes completed his University studies after his rugby career and he is now an Australian immigration lawyer,^[14] and principal at Visa & Citizenship Lawyers.^[15]

Personal life

Byrnes is an avid fisherman.^[16] In 2011, Byrnes attended the wedding of Albert II, Prince of Monaco, and Charlene Wittstock.^[17]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Find a lawyer page . The Law Society of NSW . 4 June 2018.
2. Web site: 27 September 2020. Revealed: The secret to beating the government's overseas travel ban. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200926151057/https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/revealed-the-secret-to-beating-the-government-s-overseas-travel-ban-20200925-p55zfh.html . 26 September 2020 . 21 December 2020. Sydney Morning Herald.
3. Web site: Fazakerley . Stuart . Rebel World Cup – an Amazing Race for Adam . The Roar . 4 June 2018.
4. News: Wilkins . Phil . Glory days return as Scots remain unbeaten . 4 June 2018 . The Sydney Morning Herald . 2 August 1999.
5. News: Cheika . Michael . Aussie lock Byrnes signs for Leinster . 4 June 2018 . The Irish Independent . 30 June 2005.
6. Web site: Rugby World Cup 2011 Players Adam Byrnes . Sport24 . 4 June 2018.
7. News: Fleet first on the board in ARC . 4 June 2018 . ABC News . 10 August 2007.
8. Web site: Rugby World Cup 2011 Players Adam Byrnes . Sport24 . 4 June 2018.
9. News: Tucker . Jim . Melbourne Rebels eye Queensland Reds pair Adam Byrnes and Laurie Weeks . 4 June 2018 . The Courier Mail . 19 March 2010.
10. Web site: Byrnes Fits Bill as Russian Rebel . Talking Rugby Union . 4 June 2018.
11. News: Adam Byrnes Russia - Last Test Russia v Uruguay at Bucharest . 4 June 2018 . ESPN . 12 June 2012.
12. News: Tucker . Jim . Melbourne Rebels eye Queensland Reds pair Adam Byrnes and Laurie Weeks . 4 June 2018 . The Courier Mail . 19 March 2010.
13. Web site: Rugby World Cup 2011 Players Adam Byrnes . Sport24 . 4 June 2018.
14. Web site: Find a lawyer page . The Law Society of NSW . 4 June 2018.
15. Web site: Fitzsimmons. Caitlin. 2020-08-29. 'Definite shift' in Border Force approach to travel ban as approvals surge. 2020-12-21. The Sydney Morning Herald. en.
16. Web site: Talking Balls: Adam Byrnes . Planet Rugby . Planet Rugby . 4 June 2018.
17. News: Byrne . Fiona . Monaco's royal wedding went swimmingly well . 4 June 2018 . The Herald Sun . 7 September 2011.