# james ryan

Last week

19th March 2023 - 25th March 2023

# lock

James Ryan has taken his game to a completely new level with Ireland

Still only 26, the Ireland second row is well on track to be a centurion.

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Tue 7:30 PM

This month

March 2023

# learning from the best

'He doesn't miss a trick' - Ryan still learning from O'Connell

James Ryan on working with Paul O’Connell, captaining Ireland in Rome and preparing for Scotland.

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Mar 9th 2023, 3:24 PM

Last month

February 2023

# Fans

'To have 25,000-plus Irish people here today was incredible'

Ireland lock James Ryan was proud to lead the side in front of the brilliant travelling support.

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Feb 25th 2023, 8:00 PM

# Centre stage

'I’m sure he’ll be captain of Ireland one day' - Farrell's praise for 50-cap Ringrose

The Ireland head coach also backed Ross Byrne and Craig Casey to deliver against Italy this weekend.

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Feb 23rd 2023, 2:30 PM

# Captain

Ireland lock James Ryan continues to grow as a leader

The 26-year-old will captain Ireland in Rome this weekend after coming in for plenty of praise recently.

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Feb 23rd 2023, 7:00 AM

# Leader

'It’s a huge honour' – James Ryan to captain Ireland against Italy

The second row will captain Ireland in Rome with Johnny Sexton ruled out.

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Feb 22nd 2023, 3:37 PM

Last year

2022

# Confidence

'Ross came up to me with a little smile on his face, I knew that was a good sign'

James Ryan was delighted to see his Leinster teammate Ross Byrne nail a match-winning penalty against Australia on Saturday.

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Nov 21st 2022, 7:15 AM

# Big call

'My brothers are giving me guilt, saying 'What are we going to do when you retire?''

Johnny Sexton remains as motivated as ever in a squad whose leadership group has developed.

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Nov 17th 2022, 7:15 AM

# Injuries

Henshaw and Carbery ruled out of Ireland's clash with Wallabies

Johnny Sexton, James Ryan, Andrew Porter, Josh van der Flier, and Hugo Keenan hope to return.

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Nov 14th 2022, 3:04 PM

# james ryan

'It definitely took a while to feel like I was at my best again'

James Ryan’s self-belief was shaken after a series of injuries but he rediscovered his form in the summer.

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Nov 5th 2022, 8:29 AM

# Cheese

Ryan can remind everyone of his quality as Leinster clash with Connacht

The 26-year-old makes his first start of the new season in Galway this evening.

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Oct 14th 2022, 6:45 AM

# Injury Update

Doris ruled out of Leinster's trip to play Ulster

James Ryan and Will Connors are also doubts for Friday’s game in Belfast.

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Sep 26th 2022, 1:57 PM

# Swift Rise

Ireland challenge young guns to follow in James Ryan's footsteps

The Irish coaches considered another 20 players beyond their 35-man Emerging Ireland squad.

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Sep 15th 2022, 6:30 AM

# Saving vice captain Ryan

‘It has not been an easy season at times – it has taken me a while to get my confidence back'

James Ryan was heroic in New Zealand – but the second row explains that his belief was shaken earlier in the season.

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Jul 19th 2022, 5:21 AM

# The Boss

Sublime series success is a momentous achievement for Andy Farrell

The Ireland head coach has steered his team to a series victory in New Zealand.

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Jul 16th 2022, 10:22 AM

# the sheriff

Ryan: 'We couldn’t put our best foot forward in terms of our attack because of the set-piece'

James Ryan is loving the tourist experience – he just needs a result to top it off.

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Jul 7th 2022, 8:38 AM

# Marseille

La Rochelle the final hurdle on Leinster's stunning drive for five

The province are hot favourites ahead of today’s Heineken Champions Cup final but Ronan O’Gara will surely have a plan up his sleeve.

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May 28th 2022, 7:00 AM

# locks

Ryan returns from concussion as McCarthy takes 'huge step up' for Leinster

The 21-year-old is highly rated by both Leinster and Ireland.

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May 7th 2022, 8:05 AM

# Concussion

James Ryan deemed fit again but rested for Leinster's trip to South Africa

The Ireland second row will train in Dublin after recovering from a head injury.

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Apr 19th 2022, 4:43 PM

# Tigers

Leinster march on and look set for 'a hell of a battle' away to Leicester

Leo Cullen would be returning to the ground where he played for two seasons.

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Apr 16th 2022, 7:45 AM

# head injury

Ryan back training but Leinster 'not going to rush' his recovery from concussion

However, Johnny Sexton is set for his return for the province this weekend.

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Apr 5th 2022, 8:44 AM

# time out

Leinster to take patient approach in managing James Ryan's return from latest head injury

The lock is set for some time out after suffering a concussion during Ireland’s Six Nations win over England.

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Mar 22nd 2022, 6:15 AM

# Crime and Punishment

England's Ewels slapped with three-week ban following red-card tackle on James Ryan

The Ireland lock was withdrawn after the incident in Ireland’s win over England.

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Mar 16th 2022, 4:18 PM

# head injury

Sexton certain that IRFU and Leinster will take best care of James Ryan

The Ireland captain believes that 20-year-old lock Joe McCarthy has strong potential.

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Mar 16th 2022, 8:32 AM

# Concussion

Ryan's latest head injury the big concern as Ireland consider changes to XV

The second row has been sidelined by blows to the head on several occasions recently.

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Mar 14th 2022, 8:23 AM

# Big call

'It just felt like it was the right decision at the time' - Ireland captain Ryan

Andy Farrell hailed his players’ mental strength after a narrow defeat to France.

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Feb 12th 2022, 7:52 PM

# Leader

'It’s like Sexto, he has a way with words... He's the right man for the job'

James Ryan captains Ireland in today’s Six Nations clash in Paris.

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Feb 12th 2022, 7:45 AM

# locked in

'There can't be any complacency, we've got to keep pushing forward'

Ireland head to Paris this weekend looking to extend a nine-game winning run.

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Feb 9th 2022, 7:15 AM

# Boost

Furlong, Henderson, and Ryan to train fully tomorrow ahead of Wales clash

Josh van der Flier, Keith Earls, and Joey Carbery are also fully fit.

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Jan 31st 2022, 1:24 PM

# Internationals

Furlong, Ryan and Larmour 'should be ok' for Ireland's Six Nations campaign

Leinster haven’t officially ruled the trio out of their clash with Bath on Saturday.

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Jan 19th 2022, 6:00 AM

# Update

Leinster to monitor Furlong and Ryan ahead of Bath trip

The tighthead suffered a calf injury during Sunday’s defeat of Montpellier at the RDS.

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Jan 18th 2022, 3:05 PM

All time

# Sidelined

Leinster wait on Sexton and Ryan updates ahead of Champions Cup fixtures

Sexton is working his way back from knee and ankle injuries while Ryan is set to see an independent concussion consultant.

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Dec 3rd 2021, 7:45 AM

# learning from the best

'He's had a real impact' - O'Connell's influence paying off for Ryan

The Ireland lock is in good form after a difficult season last year.

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Nov 18th 2021, 7:00 AM

# Leader

James Ryan relishing latest chance to take on Ireland captaincy

The lock is captaining the squad with Johnny Sexton out injured.

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Nov 17th 2021, 4:00 PM

# locked and loaded

'Everyone is aware that every part of our game has to step up' - Ryan

James Ryan says when that he thinks about New Zealand, he thinks of the 2019 World Cup loss more than the 2018 win in Dublin.

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Nov 12th 2021, 7:15 AM

# brave blossoms

James Ryan: 'That game in 2019 is probably one of the toughest I've ever played'

James Ryan is warning Ireland fans not to overlook Japan’s threat next weekend.

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Oct 30th 2021, 3:05 PM

# Footballer

Leinster confident Max Deegan can pick up where he left off

‘He’s a proper footballer. He’s got great skills but also he has put on a bit of size.’

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Oct 2nd 2021, 8:30 AM

# lock

Ryan looks for next level having moved past Lions disappointment

The 25-year-old Leinster and Ireland second row is aiming to push on as a player.

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Oct 1st 2021, 6:15 AM

# Victory

'Shizuoka was a bit of a motivation for us' - Ryan's delight at Ireland win

Josh van der Flier was named man of the match in Dublin.

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Jul 3rd 2021, 3:38 PM

# Saving Captain Ryan

Farrell: ‘I know Warren really rates James Ryan but the injury was a setback’

Ireland coach Andy Farrell also backs Conor Murray to shine as captain on Lions tour.

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Jul 1st 2021, 5:56 PM