About Hugh Byrne
Lived 1904 – 1983 (aged 78–79). Hugh Byrne was an Australian rugby league player.
Hugh "Jazzer" Byrne (1904–1983) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s.
Born on 28 April 1904 at Woollahra, New South Wales, Byrne became a large, striding winger. Byrne played for Eastern Suburbs (1925–1928 and 1930) and South Sydney (1932–33).
In 1928 Byrne was selected to represent Australia in a test match against England.
Byrne died on 22 December 1983, aged 79.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Hugh Byrne?
Australian rugby league footballer
When was Hugh Byrne born?
Hugh Byrne was born on 28 May 1904 in Woollahra.
When did Hugh Byrne die?
Hugh Byrne died in 1983.
What was Hugh Byrne's occupation?
Hugh Byrne was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Hugh Byrne?
Hugh Byrne was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Hugh Byrne (rugby league)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hugh Byrne. https://biography.guide/hugh-byrne/
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