Career
He played in the Super League competition and featured as a second-row. He played for the Saint Helens and Bradford during a successful rugby league career - he enjoyed the distinction of winning every club honour in the English game. Dwyer main strengths were viewed as his professional conduct and work rate.
His commitment was regarded by observers as exemplary, and this was reflected in his testimonial year at Saint Helens where "the perpetual motion man" was recognised for his work rate.
He retired from the sport in 2000. Bernard Dwyer played hooker, and scored 2-conversions in Saint Helens" 4-5 defeat by Wigan in the 1992 Lancashire Cup final during the 1992-1993 season at Knowsley Road, Saint Helens on Sunday 18 October 1992.
In 1995, Dwyer was part of the package that brought Paul Newlove to Saint Helens from Bradford. The deal was a good example of an agreement which suited both parties.
Bradford acquired three solid Saint Helens players as well as a quarter of a million pounds.
This allowed them to build towards the success they would later enjoy. Saint Helens in return acquired the world class centre that was to facilitate their drive to return the glory days back to the club Dwyer played for Bradford at hooker in their 1996 Challenge Cup Final loss to Street Helens.
Dwyer played for Bradford at second-row forward in the 1999 Super League Grand Final which was lost to Street Helens.
