# Adam Byrnes

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{{Short description|Australian-born Russian rugby union player}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2020}}
{{Use Australian English|date=August 2011}}
{{Infobox rugby biography
| name               = Adam Byrnes
| image              =
| caption            = 
| birth_name         = Adam Byrnes
| nickname           = 
| birth_date         = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1981|7|29}}
| birth_place        = [Sydney](/source/Sydney), [New South Wales](/source/New_South_Wales), Australia
| height             = 2.01 m
| weight             = {{convert|118|kg|stlb lb|abbr=on}}
| ru_position        = [Lock](/source/Rugby_union_positions)
| years1             = 2005–06 
| years2             =  2007
| ru_clubupdate      = 
| clubs1             = [Leinster](/source/Leinster_Rugby) 
| clubs2             =  [Sydney Fleet](/source/Sydney_Fleet)
| apps1              = 17
| apps2              = 7
| points1            = 0
| points2            = 5
| ru_currentclub     = 
| super1             = [Reds](/source/Queensland_Reds)
| super2             = [Rebels](/source/Melbourne_Rebels)
| superyears1        = 2009–10 
| superyears2        =  2011-12
| superapps1         = 18
| superapps2         = 11
| superpoints1       = 5
| superpoints2       = 0
| super14currentclub = 
| super14update      = 23 July 2012
| province1          = 
| provinceyears1     = 
| provinceapps1      = 
| provincepoints1    = 
| ru_provinceupdate  = 
| repyears1          = 2011-12
| repteam1           = [Russia](/source/Russia_national_rugby_union_team)
| repcaps1           = 6
| reppoints1         = 0
| ru_ntupdate        = 
| spouse             = 
| children           = 
| relatives          = 
| school             = [Newington College](/source/Newington_College)
| university         = [Sydney University](/source/Sydney_University) 
}}

'''Adam Byrnes''' (born 29 July 1981 in [Sydney](/source/Sydney), New South Wales) is an Australian immigration lawyer<ref>{{cite web |title=Find a lawyer page |url=https://www.lawsociety.com.au/For-the-public/find-a-lawyer |publisher=The Law Society of NSW |accessdate=4 June 2018}}</ref> and principal at Visa & Citizenship Lawyers, an immigration law firm.<ref>{{cite web|last=|first=|date=27 September 2020|title=Revealed: The secret to beating the government's overseas travel ban|url=https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/revealed-the-secret-to-beating-the-government-s-overseas-travel-ban-20200925-p55zfh.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200926151057/https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/revealed-the-secret-to-beating-the-government-s-overseas-travel-ban-20200925-p55zfh.html |archive-date=26 September 2020 |accessdate=21 December 2020|website=Sydney Morning Herald}}</ref> He was previously an Australian-born Russian international rugby union player.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Fazakerley |first1=Stuart |title=Rebel World Cup – an Amazing Race for Adam |url=https://www.theroar.com.au/2011/09/22/rebel-world-cup-a-roadtrip-for-adam/ |website=The Roar |accessdate=4 June 2018}}</ref>

==Rugby career==
Byrnes played rugby at [Newington College](/source/Newington_College) (1987–99).<ref>{{cite news |last1=Wilkins |first1=Phil |title=Glory days return as Scots remain unbeaten |url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/119708751/ |accessdate=4 June 2018 |work=The Sydney Morning Herald |date=2 August 1999}}</ref> He played club rugby for [Eastern Suburbs Rugby Union](/source/Eastern_Suburbs_District_RUFC) in Sydney.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Cheika |first1=Michael |title=Aussie lock Byrnes signs for Leinster |url=https://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/aussie-lock-byrnes-signs-for-leinster-25982787.html |accessdate=4 June 2018 |work=The Irish Independent |date=30 June 2005}}</ref> Byrnes played for [Leinster Rugby](/source/Leinster_Rugby) in the [Celtic League](/source/Celtic_League_(Rugby_Union)) and Heineken Cup for two seasons from 2005.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rugby World Cup 2011 Players Adam Byrnes |url=https://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/RugbyWorldCup2011/Players/Adam-Byrnes-20110914 |website=Sport24 |accessdate=4 June 2018}}</ref> Byrnes played for [Sydney Fleet](/source/Sydney_Fleet) in the inaugural season of the [Australian Rugby Championship](/source/Australian_Rugby_Championship) in 2007.<ref>{{cite news |title=Fleet first on the board in ARC |url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2007-08-10/fleet-first-on-the-board-in-arc/637376 |accessdate=4 June 2018 |work=ABC News |date=10 August 2007}}</ref> Byrnes played for the [Queensland Reds](/source/Queensland_Reds) in the Super Rugby Competition for two seasons from 2009.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rugby World Cup 2011 Players Adam Byrnes |url=https://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/RugbyWorldCup2011/Players/Adam-Byrnes-20110914 |website=Sport24 |accessdate=4 June 2018}}</ref> Byrnes then played for the [Melbourne Rebels](/source/Melbourne_Rebels) in the Super Rugby Competition for two seasons from 2011.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Tucker |first1=Jim |title=Melbourne Rebels eye Queensland Reds pair Adam Byrnes and Laurie Weeks |url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/rebels-raid-reds-pair-byrne-weeks/news-story/6d9ae6ebedefe65943b2163c92ade978?sv=8016c3446c8a256bdd98643151cf9c4b |accessdate=4 June 2018 |work=The Courier Mail |date=19 March 2010}}</ref> Byrnes played in the [2011 Rugby World Cup](/source/2011_Rugby_World_Cup) for Russia against USA, Italy, Ireland and his country of birth, Australia.<ref>{{cite web |title=Byrnes Fits Bill as Russian Rebel |url=http://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/byrnes-fits-bill-as-russian-rebel/5062.htm |website=Talking Rugby Union |accessdate=4 June 2018}}</ref> In mid-2012 Byrnes played his last game of rugby against Uruguay with his Russian comrades in the [IRB Nations Cup](/source/IRB_Nations_Cup).<ref>{{cite news |title=Adam Byrnes Russia - Last Test Russia v Uruguay at Bucharest |url=http://en.espn.co.uk/scrum/rugby/player/91476.html |accessdate=4 June 2018 |work=ESPN |date=12 June 2012}}</ref> Byrnes's position was [lock](/source/Lock_(Rugby_Union)), his play was described as abrasive,<ref>{{cite news |last1=Tucker |first1=Jim |title=Melbourne Rebels eye Queensland Reds pair Adam Byrnes and Laurie Weeks |url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/rebels-raid-reds-pair-byrne-weeks/news-story/6d9ae6ebedefe65943b2163c92ade978?sv=8016c3446c8a256bdd98643151cf9c4b |accessdate=4 June 2018 |work=The Courier Mail |date=19 March 2010}}</ref> and he was relied upon to be the team enforcer.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rugby World Cup 2011 Players Adam Byrnes |url=https://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/RugbyWorldCup2011/Players/Adam-Byrnes-20110914 |website=Sport24 |accessdate=4 June 2018}}</ref>

==Business career==
Byrnes completed his University studies after his rugby career and he is now an Australian immigration lawyer,<ref>{{cite web |title=Find a lawyer page |url=https://www.lawsociety.com.au/For-the-public/find-a-lawyer |publisher=The Law Society of NSW |accessdate=4 June 2018}}</ref> and principal at Visa & Citizenship Lawyers.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Fitzsimmons|first=Caitlin|date=2020-08-29|title='Definite shift' in Border Force approach to travel ban as approvals surge|url=https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/definite-shift-in-border-force-approach-to-travel-ban-as-approvals-surge-20200828-p55qfu.html|access-date=2020-12-21|website=The Sydney Morning Herald|language=en}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Byrnes is an avid fisherman.<ref>{{cite web |title=Talking Balls: Adam Byrnes |url=http://www.planetrugby.com/news/talking-balls-adam-byrnes/ |website=Planet Rugby |publisher=Planet Rugby |accessdate=4 June 2018}}</ref> In 2011, Byrnes attended the [wedding of Albert II, Prince of Monaco, and Charlene Wittstock](/source/wedding_of_Albert_II%2C_Prince_of_Monaco%2C_and_Charlene_Wittstock).<ref>{{cite news |last1=Byrne |first1=Fiona |title=Monaco's royal wedding went swimmingly well |url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/celebrity/monacos-royal-wedding-went-swimmingly-well/news-story/e48335593eaeca476224156a1bf981df?sv=ed2ec9e1b6fb069b98d6dfe290c3ec34 |accessdate=4 June 2018 |work=The Herald Sun |date=7 September 2011}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* {{ItsRugby profile|3474}}
* {{ESPNscrum|91476}}

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