Ged Byrne

Ged Byrne is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played at club level for Salford, Wigan (Heritage № 836),[4] and Wakefield Trinity (Heritage № 1020), as a wing, centre, or stand-off, i.e. number 2 or 5, 3 or 4, or 6.

Ged Byrne
Personal information
Full nameGerard Byrne
Playing information
PositionWing, Centre, Stand-off
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1981–87 Salford 169 84 0 0 311
1987–90 Wigan 88+19 25 0 0 100
1990–91 Wakefield Trinity 33 10 0 0 40
Total 309 119 0 0 451
Source: [1][2][3]

Playing career

Byrne started his career at Salford. In 1987, he left Salford to join Wigan for a fee of £40,000.[5]

Byrne made his début for Wigan in the 44-12 victory over Halifax in the Charity Shield during the 1987–88 season at Okells Bowl, Douglas, Isle of Man on 23 August 1987, he scored his first try for Wigan in the 26-8 victory over Station Road, Swinton on 6 September 1987, he scored his last try in his last match for Wigan was the 34-6 victory over Leigh at Central Park, Wigan on 16 April 1990.[3]

World Club Challenge

Ged Byrne was an interchange/substitute in Wigan's 8-2 victory over Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles in the 1987 World Club Challenge at Central Park, Wigan on Wednesday 7 October 1987.[6]

Championship appearances

Ged Byrne played in Wigan's victory in the Championship during the 1989–90 season.[3]

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Ged Byrne was an interchange/substitute in Wigan's 32-12 victory over Halifax in the 1988 Challenge Cup Final during the 1987–88 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 30 April 1988.[7]

County Cup Final appearances

Ged Byrne played as an interchange/substitute, i.e. number 14, (replacing Wing Joe Lydon in the 76th minute) in Wigan's 22-17 victory over Salford in the 1988 Lancashire County Cup Final during the 1988–89 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Sunday 23 October 1988.[8]

John Player Trophy Final appearances

Ged Byrne played stand-off in Wigan's 12-6 victory over Widnes in the 1988–89 John Player Special Trophy Final during the 1988–89 season at Burnden Park, Bolton on Saturday 7 January 1989.[9]

References
  1. Rothmans Rugby League Yearbook 1990-91 by Raymond Fletcher and David Howes, page 121
  2. Platt, Darrell (1991). A History of Salford Rugby League Club. Salford Rugby League Club.
  3. "Statistics at wigan.rlfans.com". wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  4. "Heritage Numbers - In Debut Order". wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
  5. "Doyle loses world title". The Guardian. London. 28 August 1987. p. 21.
  6. "1987 World Club Challenge". wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  7. "1987-1988 Challenge Cup Final". wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  8. "23rd October 1988: Wigan 22 Salford 17 (Lancashire Cup Final)". wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  9. "7th January 1989: Wigan 12 Widnes 6 (John Player Trophy Final)". wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
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