Dave Ryan (rugby union)
| Full name | David Ryan | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 21 April 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Cork, Ireland | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 111 kg (17 st 6 lb, 244 lb)[1] | ||
| University | Cork Institute of Technology[2] | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Prop | ||
| Professional / senior clubs | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2011-12 2012-14 |
Dolphin Lazio Zebre |
18 23 |
(5) 1t (0) |
| Provincial/State sides | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2009-11 2014- |
Munster Ulster |
10 0 |
(0) (0) |
Dave Ryan is an Irish professional rugby player currently with Ulster. His position is Prop.[3] He played club rugby with Dolphin, Munster and Lazio. His brother is former Munster and Toulon Prop Tim.[4]
Ryan played for Munster between 2009 and 2011 after being promoted from a development contract.[5]
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.[6]
In April 2014, it was announced that he would join Ulster on a 2-year deal from the 2014/15 season.[7]
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.[8]
References
- ↑ http://www.espn.co.uk/ireland/rugby/player/96658.html
- ↑ Cork Institute of Technology. Rugby.cit.ie (2006-04-26). Retrieved on 2010-10-13.
- ↑
- ↑ Munster Rugby : Rugby : Academy : Squad : Munster Academy. Munsterrugby.ie. Retrieved on 2010-10-13.
- ↑ Leinster prepare for huge shake-up – The Irish Times – Tue, May 18, 2010. The Irish Times (2010-05-18). Retrieved on 2010-10-13.
- ↑ "Zebras confirm squad". Sky Sports. 5 July 2012. Retrieved 2 September 2012.
- ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/26952293
- ↑ http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/ryan-turned-down-us-to-play-in-italy-210518.html
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