Tim Ryan (rugby union)

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Tim Ryan
Birth nameTimothy Ryan
Date of birth (1984-06-06) 6 June 1984 (age 40)
Place of birth Cork, Ireland
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight124 kg (19 st 7 lb)
Notable relative(s) Dave Ryan
Paddy Ryan
Rugby union career
Position(s) Tighthead Prop
Amateur team(s)
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2002-2004 Highfield 40 (76)
– UCC 2 (0)
– Cork Constitution 2 (10)
2015-2021 Highfield 80 (55)
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2005–2009 Munster 14 (5)
2009–2010 Toulon 12 (5)
2010–2011 Newcastle Falcons 10 (0)
2011–2012 Cavalieri Prato 19 (0)
2012–2013 Dragons 8 (0)
2013–2014 Coventry ()
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2003 Ireland U19
Coaching career
YearsTeam
2014– Highfield

Tim Ryan (born 6 June 1984) is an Irish rugby union player/coach for Highfield. His position of choice is at tighthead prop. Ryan has played for Ireland U-19's, [1] while his brother Dave Ryan is also a prop and formerly played for Munster.

Ryan started his underage rugby at Woodleigh Park for Highfield playing in the second row and won an All-Ireland U-16 title. After his successful stint in the second row he also played in the back row and then found his ideal position in the front row where he still makes good use of his pace and good handling skills. With time he was easily spotted and recruited by Munster Rugby and brought into their academy and also moved on to play with University College Cork RFC and then played in the AIL league with Cork Constitution, [2] with whom he won the title in 2008. [3] He moved to Toulon at the start of the 2009–10 Top 14 season on a 2-year contract. [4] [5] The incoming Toulon coach, Philippe Saint-Andre, was sufficiently impressed with Ryan's first half performance against the All Blacks at Thomond Park in November 2008 to recruit him. The All Blacks narrowly won the game in a tour they were undefeated against national sides. [6] [7] [8]

In June 2010, Ryan signed for Newcastle Falcons from Toulon. [9] He essentially swapped places with All Black legend Carl Hayman who had earlier moved from Newcastle to Toulon. [10]

Ryan Signed for Rugby Club I Cavalieri Prato from Newcastle Falcons although it is not clear when this occurred. [11]

In May 2012 Ryan joined Newport Gwent Dragons. [12]

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References

  1. ↑ "Latest News - the Official Home of Munster Rugby".
  2. ↑ http://www.irishrugby.ie/6855_11875.php%5B‍%5D
  3. ↑ http://www.irishrugby.ie/6855_12176.php%5B‍%5D
  4. ↑ "Micko commits as Tim Ryan heads to Toulon | Limerick Post Sports Blog". Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 14 April 2010.
  5. ↑ "Irish Rugby : Munster Confirm Ryan's Departure". Archived from the original on 21 June 2009. Retrieved 14 June 2010.
  6. ↑ http://www.irishrugby.ie/6855_15083.php%5B‍%5D
  7. ↑ "Latest News - the Official Home of Munster Rugby".
  8. ↑ "Top 14: Munster's Ryan signs for Toulon as worried Andrew issues yet more threats".
  9. ↑ "Ryan agrees Falcons deal".
  10. ↑ "A big hand for new boy Tim Ryan". 14 June 2010.
  11. ↑ Cravalieri Prato squad page
  12. ↑ Ryan joins Dragons
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