Dave Ryan (rugby union)

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.

Dave Ryan

Birth name	David Ryan
Date of birth	21 April 1986
Place of birth	Cork, Ireland
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight	113 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) Years Team Apps (Points) Dolphin () Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2009–2010 2011–2012 2012–2014 2014–2015 2015– Munster Lazio Zebre Ulster SU Agen 10 19 29 0 35 (0) (5) (0) (0) (0) Correct as of 8 November 2015 National team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) 2006 Ireland Under 20 3 (0)

Ryan played for Munster between 2009 and 2010 after being promoted from a development contract.[1]

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.[2]

In April 2014, it was announced that he would join Ulster on a 2-year deal from the 2014–15 season.[3]

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.[4]

References

1. Leinster prepare for huge shake-up – The Irish Times – Tue, May 18, 2010. The Irish Times (2010-05-18). Retrieved on 2010-10-13.
2. "Zebras confirm squad". Sky Sports. 5 July 2012. Retrieved 2 September 2012.
3. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/26952293
4. http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/ryan-turned-down-us-to-play-in-italy-210518.html

External links

• Munster Profile