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Billy Burns (rugby league)

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Billy Burns
Personal information
Full nameWilliam Burns
Born (1998-11-20) 20 November 1998 (age 25)
Parkes, New South Wales, Australia
Height191 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight103 kg (16 st 3 lb)
Playing information
PositionSecond-row
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2019– Penrith Panthers 12 4 0 0 16
Source: [1]
As of 16 November 2020

Billy Burns (born 20 November 1998) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row forward for the Penrith Panthers in the NRL.

Background

Burns was born in Parkes, New South Wales, Australia. He played his junior rugby league for Parkes Spacemen. Burns was educated at McCarthy Catholic College, Emu Plains and represented the 2016 Australian Schoolboys. He then signed with Penrith Panthers.

Playing career

Burns made his NRL debut for Penrith against the Sydney Roosters in round 24 of the 2019 NRL season at the Sydney Cricket Ground.[2]

In round 25 2019 against Newcastle, Burns scored 2 tries as Penrith won the match 54-10 at Penrith Park. Penrith ended the season finishing a disappointing 10th place and missed out on the finals.[3]

References

  1. ^ Penrith Panthers
  2. ^ "Dream come true for Billy Burns as he makes his first grade debut". Parkes Champion Post.
  3. ^ "Nathan Cleary breaks club record as Penrith Panthers send James Maloney out a winner". WWOS.