Английская Википедия:Adam Byrnes

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Adam Byrnes (born 29 July 1981, Sydney, NSW) is an Australian immigration lawyer[1] and principal at Visa & Citizenship Lawyers, an immigration law firm.[2] He was previously an Australian-born Russian international rugby union player.[3]

Rugby career

Byrnes played rugby at Newington College (1987–99).[4] He played club rugby for Eastern Suburbs Rugby Union in Sydney.[5] Byrnes played for Leinster Rugby in the Celtic League and Heineken Cup for two seasons from 2005.[6] Byrnes played for Sydney Fleet in the inaugural season of the Australian Rugby Championship in 2007.[7] Byrnes played for the Queensland Reds in the Super Rugby Competition for two seasons from 2009.[8] Byrnes then played for the Melbourne Rebels in the Super Rugby Competition for two seasons from 2011.[9] Byrnes played in the 2011 Rugby World Cup for Russia against USA, Italy, Ireland and his country of birth, Australia.[10] In mid-2012 Byrnes played his last game of rugby against Uruguay with his Russian comrades in the IRB Nations Cup.[11] Byrnes's position was lock, his play was described as abrasive,[12] and he was relied upon to be the team enforcer.[13]

Business career

Byrnes completed his University studies after his rugby career and he is now an Australian immigration lawyer,[14] and principal at Visa & Citizenship Lawyers.[15]

Personal life

Byrnes is an avid fisherman.[16] In 2011, Byrnes attended the wedding of Albert II, Prince of Monaco, and Charlene Wittstock.[17]

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