Career
He previously played for Warrington Wolves and Northern Pride. His position of choice is loose forward. McCarthy made his Warrington debut on 14 August 2009 against Wigan.
He played as a substitute in the 2009 Challenge Cup Final in only his third first-team appearance.
He scored a try in the 2012 Challenge Cup Final victory over Leeds Rhinos. McCarthy returned to the Super League in 2015, signing with Hull KR. Following a season-ending injury to captain Terry Campese, McCarthy was named acting captain for the remainder of the year and led the team out at Wembley Stadium for the 2015 Challenge Cup final, which Hull KR lost 50-0 to Leeds Rhinos.
On the 7th of September 2015 it was announced that Tyrone McCarthy signed for the Saint George Illawarra Dragons on a two-year deal beginning in 2016. McCarthy is an Ireland international, having made his debut in a victory over Serbia in 2009.
He was named Ireland vice-captain in the build-up to the 2013 Rugby League World Cup.
