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, Wakefield Trinity, Oldham and Workington Town, as a, or.

Playing career

Byrne started his career at Salford. In 1987, he left Salford to join Wigan for a fee of £40,000.
Byrne made his début for Wigan in the 44-12 victory over Halifax in the Charity Shield (Great Britain)|Charity Shield] during the 1987–88 [Rugby Football League season|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.

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

Ged Byrne was a 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.

Ged Byrne played as a substitute in Wigan's 22-17 victory over Salford in the 1988 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1988–89 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Sunday 23 October 1988.

Ged Byrne played in Wigan's 12-6 victory over Widnes in the 1988–89 [League Cup (rugby league)|1988–89 John Player Special Trophy] Final during the 1988–89 season at Burnden Park, Bolton on Saturday 7 January 1989.