Dwyer was originally from the West Coast.
He was educated at Marist Brothers High School, Greymouth.
[3] During the 1980s Dwyer represented both the West Coast and the South Island.
[4] He was included in the New Zealand national rugby league team squad in 1982 but did not play a Test match for New Zealand.
[citation needed] He retired in 1998, with his last match being the West Coast Rugby League grand final.