Adam Byrnes

Adam Byrnes (born 29 July 1981, Sydney, NSW) is an Australian immigration lawyer[1] and founder of Opening Australia,[2] an immigration business.[3] He was previously an Australian-born Russian international rugby union player.[4]

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).[5] He played club rugby for Eastern Suburbs Rugby Union in Sydney.[6] Byrnes played for Leinster Rugby in the Celtic League and Heineken Cup for two seasons from 2005.[7] Byrnes played for Sydney Fleet in the inaugural season of the Australian Rugby Championship in 2007.[8] Byrnes played for the Queensland Reds in the Super Rugby Competition for two seasons from 2009.[9] Byrnes then played for the Melbourne Rebels in the Super Rugby Competition for two seasons from 2011.[10] Byrnes played in the 2011 Rugby World Cup for Russia against USA, Italy, Ireland and his country of birth, Australia.[11] In mid-2012 Byrnes played his last game of rugby against Uruguay with his Russian comrades in the IRB Nations Cup.[12] Byrnes's position was lock, his play was described as abrasive,[13] and he was relied upon to be the team enforcer.[14]

Business career

Byrnes completed his University studies after his rugby career and he is now an Australian immigration lawyer,[15] a qualified education and migration agent.[16] He is the founder of Opening Australia, which is an Australian immigration business.[17]

Personal life

Byrnes is an avid fisherman.[18] In 2011, Byrnes attended the wedding of Albert II, Prince of Monaco, and Charlene Wittstock.[19]

References
  1. "Find a lawyer page". The Law Society of NSW. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  2. "Our Team". Opening Australia. Archived from the original on 18 October 2018. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  3. "Why Opening Australia". Opening Australia. Archived from the original on 18 May 2018. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  4. Fazakerley, Stuart. "Rebel World Cup – an Amazing Race for Adam". The Roar. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  5. Wilkins, Phil (2 August 1999). "Glory days return as Scots remain unbeaten". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  6. Cheika, Michael (30 June 2005). "Aussie lock Byrnes signs for Leinster". The Irish Independent. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  7. "Rugby World Cup 2011 Players Adam Byrnes". Sport24. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  8. "Fleet first on the board in ARC". ABC News. 10 August 2007. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  9. "Rugby World Cup 2011 Players Adam Byrnes". Sport24. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  10. Tucker, Jim (19 March 2010). "Melbourne Rebels eye Queensland Reds pair Adam Byrnes and Laurie Weeks". The Courier Mail. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  11. "Byrnes Fits Bill as Russian Rebel". Talking Rugby Union. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  12. "Adam Byrnes Russia - Last Test Russia v Uruguay at Bucharest". ESPN. 12 June 2012. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  13. Tucker, Jim (19 March 2010). "Melbourne Rebels eye Queensland Reds pair Adam Byrnes and Laurie Weeks". The Courier Mail. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  14. "Rugby World Cup 2011 Players Adam Byrnes". Sport24. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  15. "Find a lawyer page". The Law Society of NSW. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  16. "Search the Register of Migration Agents". Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  17. "Our Team". Opening Australia. Archived from the original on 18 October 2018. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  18. "Talking Balls: Adam Byrnes". Planet Rugby. Planet Rugby. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  19. Byrne, Fiona (7 September 2011). "Monaco's royal wedding went swimmingly well". The Herald Sun. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
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