Dave Ryan (rugby union)

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Dave Ryan
Birth nameDavid Ryan
Date of birth (1986-04-21) 21 April 1986 (age 38)
Place of birth Cork, Ireland
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight113 kg (17.8 st; 249 lb)
University Cork Institute of Technology
Notable relative(s) Tim Ryan
Paddy Ryan
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Amateur team(s)
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2004-2008 Highfield 45 (58)
2009-2009 Dolphin 3 (5)
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2009–2010 Munster 10 (0)
2011–2012 Lazio 19 (5)
2012–2014 Zebre 29 (0)
2014–2015 Ulster 0 (0)
2015– SU Agen 156 (15)
Correct as of 18 June 2022 [1]
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2006 Ireland Under 20 3 (0)

Dave Ryan is an Irish professional rugby union player, currently playing for SU Agen in the French Top 14. Ryan plays as a prop. He previously played for Dolphin, Munster, Zebre and Lazio.

Ryan played for Munster between 2009 and 2010 after being promoted from a development contract. [2]

It was announced in Spring 2011 that Ryan was leaving Munster to join Lazio Roma in Italy. He moved to Zebre for the 2012–13 season. [3]

In April 2014, it was announced that he would join Ulster on a 2-year deal from the 2014–15 season. [4]

Ryan was included in the USA preliminary squad for the summer tests during 2012, being eligible through his American mother, but turned down the chance as to continue playing professionally in Italy. [5]

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References

  1. ↑ "Dave RYAN, Prop". ITS Rugby. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
  2. ↑ Leinster prepare for huge shake-up – The Irish Times – Tue, 18 May 2010. The Irish Times (2010-05-18). Retrieved on 2010-10-13.
  3. ↑ "Zebras confirm squad". Sky Sports. 5 July 2012. Retrieved 2 September 2012.
  4. ↑ "Ulster sign prop Ryan from Zebre". BBC Sport.
  5. ↑ Fallon, John (11 October 2012). "Ryan turned down US to play in Italy". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
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