Ed Byrne rugby player
Ed Byrne rugby player

Ed Byrne

9th Sep 1993 1.80m/115kg Loosehead Prop

Cardiff confirm departing players

5 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff Rugby can today announce a full list of leavers following the conclusion of the 2025-26 season.  It has already been confirmed that Corey Domachowski will depart for the Scarlets, and Ben...

Scott Sio off to Cardiff

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff Rugby have strengthened their front-row resources with the signing of Scott Sio in a major coup for the club. The 76-cap loose-head prop has spent the past four season at Exeter Chiefs but now...

Jacob Umaga sinks Leinster

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Jacob Umaga’s late, late penalty sealed a dramatic victory for Benetton Rugby in the BKT United Rugby Championship at Stadio Monigo on Saturday evening. Conor O’Tighearnaigh, Josh...

13 changes as Leinster team named for Benetton clash

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Caelan Doris returns to the captain the side in one of 13 changes to the starting XV from last Friday’s 29-21 win over Ulster in Belfast. Josh van der Flier and Jack Conan return to the back row,...

James Ryan to captain Leinster for Friday night clash with Ulster

4 weeks 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 weeks 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

10 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...