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Ed Byrne

Position
Loosehead prop
Ed Byrne is a professional loosehead prop for the Leinster, bringing physicality and skill to the matchday squad. Track Ed's fixtures, results, team news and match appearances across the URC and Currie Cup on Octafield.

Octafield Performance Index

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50.4
Index
310thof 742 front-row forwards
1338th overall · top 42% at front-row forwards
Attack
67
Defence
41
Impact
41
Per-80-minute output vs other front-row forwards, weighted for competition strength. Ed has 39 matches on record.
Scouting Report
Analyst's Take
Reliable carrier and defensive workhorse

Across 42 matches Byrne shows consistent involvement on both sides of the ball, averaging over five tackles and more than four carries per game from the loosehead position. His defensive output stands out for a prop, with a single-game high of 16 tackles underlining his willingness to contribute beyond the set piece. Three tries across the dataset add a modest but genuine attacking threat to his profile.

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Match History
United Rugby Championship2025/263 apps
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Lions crestvs Lions09 May 202646985Benetton crestvs Benetton25 Apr 2026471063Ulster crestvs Ulster17 Apr 2026345182
Total127243210
Challenge Cup2025/261 app
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Benetton crestvs Benetton04 Apr 202641543
Total41543
About Ed Byrne

Ed Byrne is a professional rugby union loosehead prop registered with the Leinster, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with bringing physicality and skill to the matchday squad.

As a loosehead prop, Ed features for the Leinster across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.

Follow Ed Byrne's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Leinster news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.

Frequently Asked
What position does Ed Byrne play?
Ed Byrne plays loosehead prop for the Leinster.
Which team does Ed Byrne play for?
Ed Byrne plays for the Leinster, the South Africa-based side competing in the United Rugby Championship and Currie Cup.
Where do the Leinster play their home games?
The Leinster are based in South Africa, South Africa.
Where can I follow Ed Byrne's fixtures and stats?
Follow Ed Byrne's fixtures, results, match appearances and Leinster news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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