| Ed Byrne | |
| Birth Date: | 1993 9, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | Carlow, Ireland |
| Weight: | 114.09kg (251.53lb) |
| Position: | Prop |
| Amatteam1: | UCD |
| Years1: | 2014–2024 |
| Years2: | 2024– |
| Clubs1: | Leinster |
| Clubs2: | Cardiff |
| Apps1: | 96 |
| Apps2: | 0 |
| Points1: | 65 |
| Points2: | 0 |
| Ru Clubupdate: | 31 July 2024 |
| Repyears1: | 2011 |
| Repyears2: | 2012 |
| Repyears3: | 2013–2014 |
| Repyears4: | 2020 |
| Repteam1: | Ireland U18 |
| Repteam2: | Ireland U19 |
| Repteam3: | Ireland U20 |
| Repteam4: | Ireland |
| Repcaps1: | 4 |
| Repcaps2: | 2 |
| Repcaps3: | 5 |
| Repcaps4: | 6 |
| Reppoints1: | 0 |
| Reppoints2: | 0 |
| Reppoints3: | 0 |
| Reppoints4: | 0 |
| Ru Ntupdate: | 31 July 2024 |
| Relatives: | Bryan Byrne (brother) |
| School: | Clongowes Wood College |
Ed Byrne (born 9 September 1993) is an Irish rugby union player for Cardiff in the United Rugby Championship. His preferred position is loosehead prop. In April 2015 he was awarded a senior contract with Leinster following completion of his time in the academy, having previously played with the Leinster senior team, making his debut in February 2014 against Zebre.[1] [2]
In October 2020, he was named in the Ireland squad by coach Andy Farrell for the remaining matches of the 2020 Six Nations Championship.[3] He made his debut as a substitute against Italy on 24 October 2020.[4]
On 8 May 2024, Bryne would leave Leinster to travel to Wales to sign with capital region Cardiff for the 2024-25 season.[5]