Lee Byrne Biography
Lee Byrne (born June 1, 200) is a Welsh former professional rugby union and rugby league footballer who competed in the 2000s and 2010s.
Throughout his career, he represented a variety of organizations, demonstrating his abilities as a full-back and winger. In addition to his rugby successes, Byrne co-founded Fab4 Coffee and Perthyn Spirits.
Lee Byrne Profile
- Full Name: Lee Martin Byrne
- Date of Birth: June 1, 1980
- Age: 43 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of Birth: Bridgend, South Wales
- Nationality: Welsh
- Profession: Former professional rugby union and rugby league footballer
- Height: 191 cm
- Parents: James and Sadie Byrne
- Siblings: 6
- Spouse: Andrea Byrne
- Children: 1
- Relationship Status: Married
- Net Worth: $3 million
Lee Byrne Early Life & Education
Lee Byrne, now 43, was born on June 1, 1980, in Bridgend, South Wales, to James and Sadie Byrne.
Growing up in this dynamic town, Byrne developed a love of rugby from an early age.
He has six siblings: Liam, Maria, David, and three others whose identities have not been revealed by Labaranyau.
Lee Byrne Club career
Byrne began his rugby union career as a full-back or winger for Bridgend Athletic RFC and Tondu RFC, before signing with the Llanelli Scarlets after being discovered playing rugby league for Bridgend Blue Bulls.
In a 2007 match against Connacht, Byrne displayed his ability as a stand-in kicker by kicking two penalties and two conversions after fly-half Shaun Connor was injured.
Given permission to seek a new club for the 2011-12 season, Byrne signed a three-year contract with French club ASM Clermont Auvergne, where he will play club rugby following the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
On January 8, 2014, it was reported that Byrne has agreed to join Newport Gwent Dragons at the end of the 2013-14 season.
On April 23, 2015, it was reported that Byrne would retire from all rugby with immediate effect, after failing to recuperate from a shoulder injury.
Lee Byrne International career
Following his strong performances for the Llanelli Scarlets in the Celtic League and the Heineken Cup during the 2005-06 season, he was called up to the national side for the November Tests. He made his debut as a replacement against the All Blacks on November 5 at Millennium Stadium. Wales defeated 3–41. He also participated in the victory over Fiji and the defeat to South Africa.
He has since appeared in the 2006 Six Nations Championship and won two additional caps in a mid-year series against Argentina. His one appearance in the 2006 Autumn internationals came as a winger against the Pacific Islands. Byrne was a revelation at fullback in the 2008 Six Nations Championship, contributing significantly to Wales’ Grand Slam.
He scored tries against England and Italy during the 2008 Six Nations Championship. Following his outstanding performances for Wales in the 2008 Autumn Internationals against South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia (including a try against the latter), Byrne was projected not only for a spot on the British & Irish Lions squad, but also in the starting 15. This was confirmed on April 21, 2009, when Byrne and Ireland’s Rob Kearney were named British & Irish Lions fullbacks for the tour. Following the fourth tour match, he was one of five players selected for three of them.
He sparked controversy in February 2010 during the Scotland encounter, when Scotland’s coach Andy Robinson accused Byrne of diving to get substitute fly-half Phil Godman sent off and give Wales a penalty, which they converted and won the match.
Byrne was a member of Wales’ 2011 Rugby World Cup team. He received his final cap in a pool match against Fiji.
Lee Byrne Personal Life
In March 2011, it was announced that Byrne had become engaged to ITV Wales Tonight broadcaster Andrea Benfield; they married on New Years Day 2012.
Byrne has publicly discussed his dyslexia. It has given him some setbacks: “There were a number of times when I would go out and the French players would remark I wasn’t picking up French very well. I recall one of the players stating I was lazy and not learning. Obviously there was a reason because of my dyslexia, so it bothered me a little bit” – but it has not been purely a negative for him – “I could sense space before it happened – sooner than anyone else – so in a way I believe it was a gift for me.”
In November 2017, Lee Byrne released his autobiography, The Byrne Identity. Sections from it were serialized in four issues of The Western Mail (Wales).
Lee Byrne Controversy
During a match against Scotland, Byrne became embroiled in a contentious incident.
Andy Robinson, Scotland’s coach, accused Byrne of diving to get substitute fly-half Phil Godman sent off, which resulted in a penalty for Wales.
Lee Byrne Net Worth
Lee Byrne’s net worth has been estimated at $18 million during the course of his great rugby career.
Lee Byrne Social Media
- Instagram handle: @leembyrne
- Twitter handle: @Leebyrne12
@kinahan_channel Lee Byrne who has NO INVOLVEMENT in crime is the son of Kinahan gang boss Liam Byrne. He is the nephew of drug dealer David Byrne who was shot dead in the Regency Hotel bloodbath in February 2016. Lee Byrne says he is “obsessed” with his influencer girlfriend who is the daughter of premier league legend Steven Gerrard. Lee says Steven Gerrard’s wife Alex is like “his other ma”. Steven Gerrard spent St Patrick’s day in Dublin where he hung out Lees close pal, Kinahan foot soldier Nathan Little and visited Conor McGregors pub in the capital. #kinahan #kinahancartel #liambyrne #byrne #dublin #gerrard #stevengerrard #lillygerrard #dubai #rich #liverpoolfc #mallorca #majorca #birmingham #london #mafia
What happened to Lee Byrne?
Lee presently organizes rugby clinics for young players and has a variety of commercial interests. He is an ambassador for Tomorrow’s Generation, a Cardiff-based dyslexia organization. He lives in Bridgend. Richard Morgan, a TV journalist and sports reporter, co-wrote the autobiography.
When did Lee Byrne retire?
On April 23, 2015, it was reported that Byrne would retire from rugby with immediate effect after failing to recuperate from a shoulder injury.
Who is Lee Byrne’s father?
Lee Byrne, the son of Kinahan cartel officer Liam Byrne, has grown close to members of football legend Steven Gerrard’s family, including their beloved dogs.
