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Thursday 1 June 2023 Dublin: 15°C

# Harry Byrne

Last month
May 2023
# pecking order
Harry Byrne v Jack Crowley - 'It would be just great to watch because of the wider context'
A potential match-up of the two talented young 10s was discussed on Rugby Weekly Extra.
This year
2023
# Class Act
Praise for Harry Byrne after impressive display in Leinster win
The star has struggled with injury problems in recent times.
Last year
2022
# Injury Report
Kelleher ruled out for November tests as Leinster suffer triple injury blow
Harry Byrne and Will Connors are also set for eight and 12 weeks on the sidelines respectively.
# Composed
Ciarán Frawley's promising showing at 10 bodes well for Ireland's options
The 24-year-old Leinster man delivered a composed display in tough conditions in Wellington.
# Italian Job
Leinster cruise back to the top of the table with nine-try win in Treviso
Sean Cronin, James Tracy and Jimmy O’Brien all bagged two tries apiece in the Stadio Monigo.
# Impact
Lowe provides the 'cutting edge' as Cullen left frustrated by Leinster's inaccuracy
The province made hard work of beating the Ospreys at the RDS on Saturday.
# food for thought
Leinster 'open-minded' on future of new-look Byrne combination
Harry Byrne’s move to inside centre saw him link up nicely with older brother Ross against the Ospreys.
# going the distance
'I was just happy to play to be honest' - Centre switch no problem for Harry Byrne
The younger Byrne brother was named player of the match as Leinster saw off the Ospreys at the RDS.
# inside man
Harry takes centre stage for Leinster's latest Byrne experiment
The 22-year-old starts at inside centre for today’s URC clash with Ospreys.
All time
# Opportunity
'We’re keen to see Harry in a big game, and this is a big game for us'
Leo Cullen has handed Harry Byrne another chance to impress with the 22-year-old set to start against Connacht on Friday.
# learning curve
'He's very talented but you need to fit that talent into teamwork'
Felipe Contepomi has backed Harry Byrne to learn from a difficult cameo off the bench during Leinster’s defeat to Ulster.
# harry's game
'He just had it upstairs, straight away you could see the potential'
Harry Byrne, who is set to win his second cap for Ireland today, has long stood out as a special talent.
# Harry Byrne
Tributes paid to 13-year-old Kilkenny boy who died after being struck by sliotar
13-year-old Harry Byrne was rushed to hospital following the incident but died on Tuesday.
# 10s
'Jack Carty is playing really well but this is an opportunity to find out about people'
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has asked why they can’t ‘dare to dream’ about the 2023 World Cup.
# talking 10s
Byrne, Sexton and Frawley – Felipe Contepomi discusses Leinster's options at out-half
Harry Byrne is facing more time on the sidelines due to a hip injury.
# Update
Harry Byrne to miss Scarlets game as Leinster await news on hip injury
The out-half limped off just 22 minutes into Saturday’s win over Zebre.
# tale of two 10s
Sexton provides the quality on another frustrating day for Harry Byrne
Leo Cullen is hopeful Byrne’s injury isn’t too bad after the 22-year-old was forced off against Zebre on Saturday.
# Arrival gate
'It was a special day for all of us' - Tom O'Toole on becoming an Ireland international
O’Toole was one of eight players who won their first caps on Saturday for Ireland.
# 10s
'It probably illustrates the way Ireland are looking to develop their attack'
Ireland’s out-half situation was discussed on the latest episode of The42 Rugby Weekly Extra.
# pro14
Harry Byrne and Ciarán Frawley both doubts for Leinster's trip to play Ulster
The out-half is recovering for a head injury sustained in the win over Glasgow Warriors on Sunday.
# andy farrell
Harry's game but Farrell was right to ignore Byrne ultimatum
Ireland ignore Harry Byrne, provinces dominate while national team flounders and the old unsung hero in Munster red. We look at all the weekend’s talking points.
# Italian Job
Sexton, Ryan, Murray included for Italy game but Harry Byrne misses out
Uncapped trio Tom O’Toole, Craig Casey and Ryan Baird are also named in the 36-man panel.
# Scrappy
Five-try Leinster overcome poor start to bully Dragons
The province never fully got going in difficult conditions.
# Patience
'These things take time' - Cullen wary of rushing Byrne's progress
The Leinster head coach also discussed the current situation regarding contract talks.
# the byrne connection
Leinster name Ross and Harry Byrne together in starting team for the first time
Jack Conan will win his 100th cap for the province in Friday’s game with the Dragons.
# Cover
John Cooney and Harry Byrne link up with Farrell's Ireland as injury cover
Injuries to Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton have seen the Ulster and Leinster halfbacks drafted in.
# 10/12
Leinster's playmaking duo of Byrne and Frawley continue to impress
The Leinster pair’s latest showing was up for discussion on The42 Rugby Weekly Extra.
# Champions Cup
Baird to the fore as re-jigged Leinster see off Saints
Leo Cullen’s side notched another bonus point win despite a spate of pre and post kick-off injury issues.
# Byrne Ultimatum
Saints alive now but Leinster will kill their European hopes by 3pm
Leo Cullen’s side will see off their English challengers today to move a step closer to the Champions Cup quarters.
‘Sometimes I feel like ringing up their parents to ask who I should select’
Leinster coach Leo Cullen admits it was a hard call deciding which Byrne brother to pick for tomorrow’s Champions Cup tie against Northampton.
# brotherly love
Ringrose returns for Leinster and Harry wins battle of the Byrne brothers
Ryan Baird starts a European game for the first time in the RDS Arena tomorrow and is joined by James Ryan in the second row.
# Talent
Message from Ireland camp clear: prove your point in European games first
Many supporters were hoping to see 21-year-old halfbacks Craig Casey and Harry Byrne called up.
# Potential
Farrell wants Ireland prospects to keep learning with provinces before call-ups
There had been clamour for 21-year-old halfbacks Craig Casey and Harry Byrne to be included.
# robust
'He's very talented. It's making sure he can take steps to play week in, week out'
21-year-old Leinster out-half Harry Byrne impressed last weekend against Glasgow.
# monday night rugby
Leinster power their way to bonus point win in Glasgow
Jimmy O’Brien and Scott Penny were among the try-scorers while Harry Byrne added 12 points with the boot.
# A Teams
Hawkshaw, not Leavy, set for return with Leinster A after long injury lay-off
Ciaran Frawley and Harry Byrne are named to start in tandem for tomorrow’s A inter-pro at the RDS.
# Knowledge
Leinster's Lancaster would be an ideal addition for the Lions next year
The 50-year-old has enjoyed helping young players like Ryan Baird and Harry Byrne to develop.
# hotshot
The emerging stars of the 2019/20 season: Harry Byrne
The 20-year-old Leinster out-half trained with Andy Farrell’s Ireland squad before the Six Nations.
# Debut
Byrne and Baird to make first starts as Toner captains Leinster
Harry Byrne and Ryan Baird have both been named to start in the Leinster team to take on Dragons.
# On a Roll
Ireland U20s impress in Scotland to make it two from two in the Six Nations
Outside centre Liam Turner was man of the match in a three-try win over Scotland.