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22 November 2025; James Ryan of Ireland leaves the pitch after being shown a yellow card by referee Matthew Carley, not pictured, during the Quilter Nations Series 2025 match between Ireland and South Africa at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by David

Ryan suspended after red card against South Africa

James Ryan will likely only miss two games for Leinster after he was suspended following his 20-minute red card in Ireland's defeat to South Africa on Saturday.

Rugby • 26 Nov

Ireland lock Ryan to learn red-card fate later in week

Leinster will find out later this week the extent of the punishment for James Ryan's red card and how it will affect their Champions Cup preparations.

Rugby • 25 Nov

15 November 2025; James Ryan of Ireland during the Quilter Nations Series 2025 match between Ireland and Australia at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Ryan 'couldn't believe' Ireland heroics in Budapest

The Ireland rugby team are looking to take more inspiration from the heroics of the Boys in Green, with James Ryan hailing Troy Parrott's incredible hat-trick.

Rugby • 18 Nov

26 July 2025; James Ryan of British & Irish Lions is tackled by Carlo Tizzano of Australia during the second test match between Australia and the British & Irish Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia. Photo by Steve Christo/Sportsf

'Proud' Lion Ryan ready for Springboks

Ahead of Saturday's November international against South Africa, Ireland lock James Ryan was happy to reflect on his successful summer tour with the British and Irish Lions.

Rugby • 19 Nov

30 November 2024; Australia head coach Joe Schmidt before the Autumn Nations Series match between Ireland and Australia at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

'Irish rugby owes such admiration and respect to Joe'

Even six years on from leaving, Joe Schmidt remains intrinsically linked with Irish rugby.

Rugby • 15 Nov

17 May 2025; James Ryan of Leinster in action against Rory Darge, left, and Huw Jones of Glasgow Warriors during the United Rugby Championship match between Leinster and Glasgow Warriors at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Ryan: We 'owe' supporters trophy but Glasgow only focus

Leinster's James Ryan has echoed Leo Cullen's rallying cries for supporters to turn out in force for tomorrow's United Rugby Championship semi-final against Glasgow Warriors.

Rugby • 06 Jun

James Ryan

The Lansdowne man captained Ireland in the Autumn Nations Cup in 2020, and this Australia trip is his first tour with the Lions.

British and Irish Lions • 19 Jun

RG Snyman at training in Dublin on Monday morning

Snyman given all-clear for Leinster's Saints semi

Leinster have allayed injury concerns around RG Snyman after the lock returned to full training ahead of Saturday's Champions Cup semi-final, but James Ryan is a major doubt for the game against Northampton.

Rugby • 28 Apr

Mack Hansen is held up over the tryline against Wales, one of five times it's happened Ireland in the last four games

Ireland's tryline woes part of a frustrating trend

If you think you've seen Irish players being held up over the tryline a lot in this Guinness Six Nations, then you are not alone.

Rugby • 14 Mar

James Ryan is in line to win his 67th cap against England on Saturday

Ryan: Ireland at their best when they play on the edge

James Ryan believes Ireland can't afford to lose their edge in their bid to clean up their discipline.

Rugby • 27 Jan

Ryan and Aki extend central contracts

James Ryan and Bundee Aki are the latest big names to be tied down by the IRFU, who confirmed on Tuesday that the pair have agreed new three-year and one-year deals respectively.

Rugby • 17 Dec 24

James Ryan starts in the second row for Leinster against Clermont Auvergne

Ryan: Leinster not worrying over penalty count

If the layperson thought that discipline would be a main crease for Leinster to iron out after last week's win away to Bristol Bears, there hasn't been a knee-jerk reaction within the walls of Leinster's HQ.

Rugby • 14 Dec 24

James Ryan (l) has been replaced as Leinster captain by Caelan Doris (r)

Ryan gives Doris 'full support' after captaincy change

Leinster's James Ryan has given his backing to Caelan Doris after the number 8 replaced Ryan and Garry Ringrose as the province's new captain.

United Rugby Championship • 12 Sep 24

Ryan gives Doris 'full support' after captaincy change

Leinster's James Ryan has given his backing to Caelan Doris after the number 8 replaced Ryan and Garry Ringrose as the province's new captain.

United Rugby Championship • 12 Sep 24

James Ryan with Bundee Aki after Ireland won at the death at Kings Park

Ryan: I said 'nah, it didn't go over' - then the relief

For Ireland lock James Ryan, it was almost a surreal moment watching Ciarán Frawley's dropgoal go over to give Ireland victory over South Africa on Saturday.

Rugby • 15 Jul 24

James Ryan on the charge against the Bulls

Knockout rugby all about 'small margins' - James Ryan

Leinster captain James Ryan said knockout rugby is all about "small margins" as his side lost their URC semi-final 25-20 to the Bulls in Pretoria.

Rugby • 15 Jun 24

James Ryan: 'We just have to bounce back'

'Risk' of failure still worth it for Ryan despite loss

As sick Leinster as feel after losing a third successive Champions Cup final, the motivation to get there will never dim, according to captain James Ryan.

Rugby • 25 May 24

Jacques Nienaber at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Friday

No 'magic pill' but Nienaber influence key for Blues

There is no "magic pill" for Leinster to get over the line today but Jacques Nienaber has added significantly to their armoury for the latest shot at Champions Cup success, according to James Ryan.

Rugby • 25 May 24

James Ryan: 'It felt like I was pretty robust out there'

Ryan return perfect tonic for Leinster's 'dream' final

James Ryan was delighted to make his return for Leinster and is looking forward to a "dream" Champions Cup final against Toulouse on Saturday.

Rugby • 20 May 24

James Ryan (l) and Garry Ringrose (r) are both rehabbing injuries

Cullen: Ringrose, Ryan and Keenan could return v Ulster

Leinster's Garry Ringrose, James Ryan and Hugo Keenan appear to be winning their race to be fit for the Investec Champions Cup final against Toulouse in just over two weeks.

Rugby • 10 May 24

Ciarán Frawley (l) and James Ryan (r) were both injured on Ireland duty

Ryan likely to miss Leinster-Tigers Champions Cup clash

Leinster have confirmed that lock James Ryan had an operation on an arm injury and will be assessed over the coming weeks.

Rugby • 18 Mar 24

James Ryan (l) and Garry Ringrose (c) talk to referee Matthew Carley

Cullen happy to continue with Leinster co-captains

Leo Cullen is happy to continue with Garry Ringrose and James Ryan as Leinster co-captains despite a run-in with the referee in last weekend's Champions Cup win over La Rochelle.

Rugby • 16 Dec 23

James Ryan (r) was one of Leinster's standout players

Leinster captain Ryan hails immediate Nienaber impact

James Ryan hailed the impact of new senior coach Jacques Nienaber after Leinster shut out European champions La Rochelle in a famous Champions Cup away win.

Rugby • 11 Dec 23

James Ryan and Garry Ringrose will co-captain Leinster this season

Cullen happy with co-captains' balance of power

Leo Cullen says he doesn't expect there to be any on-field confusion with the province's co-captains James Ryan and Garry Ringrose their season.

Rugby • 17 Nov 23

Garry Ringrose (l) and James Ryan are Leinster's new captains

Ringrose and Ryan named as Leinster co-captains

Centre Garry Ringrose and lock James Ryan have been named as new Leinster co-captains after Johnny Sexton's retirement.

Rugby • 09 Nov 23