Dave Ryan (rugby union) explained

Dave Ryan
Birth Name:David Ryan
Birth Date:1986 4, df=y
Birth Place:Cork, Ireland
Weight:113kg (249lb)
Ru Currentclub:SU Agen
Ru Position:Prop
Ru Amateurclubs:Dolphin
Ru Clubyears:2009–2010
2011–2012
2012–2014
2014–2015
2015–
Ru Proclubs:Munster
Lazio
Zebre
Ulster
SU Agen
Ru Clubcaps:10
19
29
0
156
Ru Clubpoints:(0)
(5)
(0)
(0)
(15)
Ru Clubupdate:18 June 2022[1]
Ru Nationalyears:2006
Ru Nationalteam:Ireland Under 20
Ru Nationalcaps:3
Ru Nationalpoints:(0)
University:Cork Institute of Technology
Relatives:Tim Ryan
Paddy Ryan

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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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dave RYAN, Prop . ITS Rugby . 18 June 2022.
  2. http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2010/0518/1224270599183.html Leinster prepare for huge shake-up – The Irish Times – Tue, 18 May 2010
  3. Web site: Zebras confirm squad. Sky Sports. 2 September 2012. 5 July 2012.
  4. News: Ulster sign prop Ryan from Zebre. BBC Sport.
  5. News: Ryan turned down US to play in Italy . John . Fallon . Irish Examiner . 11 October 2012 . 12 May 2021 .