Wayne Kerr

{{Short description|Former Ireland international rugby league footballer}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}}

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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1984|3|18|df=y}}

| birth_place = Dublin, Ireland

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| club1 = London Skolars

| year1start = 2008

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| appearances1 = 25

| tries1 = 10

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| points1 = 40

| club2 = Oldham R.L.F.C.

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| points2 = 40

| club3 = Carlow Crusaders

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| club5 = Athboy Fighting Irish

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| ru_position = Blindside Flanker

| ru_club1 = Cill Dara RFC

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Wayne Kerr (born 14 March 1985) is an Irish professional rugby league footballer who played for Oldham in the Championship One. He is an Ireland international.{{cite web|url=http://www.saintsrlfc.com/news/973|title=Saints Begin Road to Wembley|publisher=Saints|date=2008-04-20|accessdate=2008-04-22}} He has previously played for London Skolars and Carlow Crusaders.{{cite web|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/crusader-on-a-mission-to-make-an-impression-1.899459|title=Crusader on a mission to make an impression|publisher=irishtimes.com|date=31 December 2018|accessdate=1 January 2019}}

Background

Kerr was born in Dublin, Ireland. Nicknamed "Slasher" on account of his aggressive and athletic playing style. He grew up in County Kildare.

Playing career

He was a member of the Ireland squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup, and went on to make one appearance in the tournament.{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/7657596.stm|title=Cassidy included in Ireland squad|publisher=BBC|date=2008-10-07|accessdate=2008-10-07}}

He now plays Rugby Union with Cill Dara RFC. He plays blindside flanker (number 6).

In 2016, he was called up to the Ireland squad for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup European Pool B qualifiers.{{cite web|url=http://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/sport/14763089.Warrington_Wolves_trio_named_in_Ireland_squad_for_World_Cup_qualifiers|title=Warrington Wolves trio named in Ireland squad for World Cup qualifiers|publisher=Warrington Guardian|date=24 September 2016|accessdate=26 September 2016}}

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