Adam Byrnes

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]

Adam Byrnes
Birth nameAdam Byrnes
Date of birth (1981-07-29) 29 July 1981
Place of birthSydney, New South Wales, Australia
Height2.01 m (6 ft 7 in)
Weight118 kg (18 st 8 lb; 260 lb)
SchoolNewington College
UniversitySydney University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2005–06
2007		 Leinster
Sydney Fleet		 17
7		 (0)
(5)
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2009–10
2011-12		 Reds
Rebels		 18
11		 (5)
(0)
Correct as of 23 July 2012
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2011-12 Russia 6 (0)

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]

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