James Ryan (rugby union, born 1996)

James Ryan
Ryan representing Ireland during the Six Nations Championship
Full nameJames John Ryan
Date of birth (1996-07-24) 24 July 1996 (age 28)
Place of birthBlackrock, Ireland
Height2.03 m (6 ft 8 in)[1]
Weight116 kg (256 lb; 18 st 4 lb)
SchoolSt. Michael's College
UniversityUniversity College Dublin
Notable relative(s)James Ryan (great-grandfather)[2]
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Current team Leinster
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017– Leinster 72 (20)
Correct as of 4 May 2023
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016 Ireland U20 9 (10)
2017– Ireland 64 (25)
Correct as of 16 July 2024

James John Ryan (born 24 July 1996) is an Irish professional rugby union player who plays as a lock for United Rugby Championship club Leinster and the Ireland national team.[3][4]

  1. ^ "Senior Players".
  2. ^ "James Ryan: The great-grandson of a 1916 Easter Rising rebel". The42. 26 May 2018. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
  3. ^ "Turning Japanese? Leinster's James Ryan lines out for Munster against Ireland U20s ahead of summer tour". The42. 13 May 2017. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
  4. ^ "James Ryan". AllRugby. 13 May 2017. Retrieved 4 May 2023.