Catt: Ireland focused on winning, not permutations Assistant coach Mike Catt says Ireland won't get bogged down in permutations, with winning the only outcome they're aiming towards in this Saturday's final Pool … Rugby • 03 Oct
Ireland lock Ryan braced for titanic Etzebeth battle Ireland vice-captain James Ryan is determined to impose himself on South Africa's formidable pack as he prepares to go toe to toe with the world-class … Rugby • 21 Sep
Ireland iron out lineout issues but bigger tests await Ireland's James Ryan and Rónan Kelleher were pleased with a much-improved performance from their lineout, but know South Africa will really put it to the … Rugby • 19 Sep
Ryan admits Ireland performance 'frustrating' Even with the caveat that this was a first outing of the season for Ireland's starting team against England yesterday, captain James Ryan didn't want … Rugby • 21 Aug
England Test not just a 'warm-up', says Ryan Captain James Ryan admits there is nervousness among Ireland's returning stars as they bid to generate World Cup momentum by producing a statement display against … Rugby • 18 Aug
James Ryan The Ireland vice-captain returned to form in 2022/23, and was instrumental to Ireland's Six Nations Grand Slam success in 2023, playing every minute of the … profiles • 27 Sep
Alldritt felt disrespected by Ryan at coin toss La Rochelle captain Gregory Alldritt said he felt disrespected by Leinster skipper James Ryan prior to the French side's Heineken Champions Cup final victory. Rugby • 20 May
Cullen: 'Pressure is a funny thing, isn't it?' Leinster head coach Leo Cullen admits the pressure is on his side to deliver in tomorrow's Heineken Champions Cup final against La Rochelle, but says … Rugby • 19 May
Game management decisive in Leinster march to final Both Leinster's quarter and semi-final wins in the Champions Cup can be summed up by their reaction to yellow cards, writes Neil Treacy. Rugby • 01 May
Leinster's Ryan thrilled with defensive fortitude Leinster captain James Ryan has said the way his team cut down the attacking prowess of Toulouse will give them immense confidence heading into the … Rugby • 29 Apr
Cullen expects fired-up Toulouse in semi-final rematch Leinster head coach Leo Cullen is braced for a backlash from Toulouse when the sides meet in tomorrow's Heineken Champions Cup semi-final at the Aviva … Rugby • 28 Apr
Jenkins learning from 'incredible leader' Ryan Leinster lock Jason Jenkins has hailed the influence of James Ryan, who yesterday signed a new contract with the IRFU. Rugby • 12 Apr
Van der Flier and Ryan sign new IRFU contracts James Ryan has extended his central contract with the IRFU to remain at Leinster until the summer of 2025, while Josh van der Flier has … Rugby • 12 Apr
Rich vein of form has Ryan 'feeling good' James Ryan says he's enjoying his rugby as much as ever following a rough period in which he had to deal with worrying injuries and … Rugby • 09 Mar
Ryan: We can see how much Italy have improved Captain James Ryan says Ireland will not look for excuses about new personnel when they review their Guinness Six Nations victory over Italy. Rugby • 25 Feb
Ryan opens up on Shoulder to Shoulder talk It was the inspirational talk that had Johnny Sexton on the verge of tears prior to Ireland's win over France and now James Ryan has … Rugby • 23 Feb
Sexton ruled out of Italy clash, Ryan named captain Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has been ruled out of Saturday's Six Nations match with Italy due to injury. Rugby • 22 Feb
Ryanaissance - James is back to best as he hits 50 caps As James Ryan prepares to win his 50th Test cap against France, Neil Treacy looks back on the second row's career which has produced several … Rugby • 11 Feb
Ireland's fast start and a wake-up call for France Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Sean Cronin to look back on Round 1 of the Guinness Six Nations, as well as previewing … Rugby • 08 Feb
Ireland attitude impresses most after pre-game injuries Considering how Ireland's Six Nations campaign started back in 2019, their bonus-point start to this campaign, and in particular the opening half of yesterday's 34-10 … Rugby • 05 Feb
Ryan hails 'unbelievable bottle' of late Byrne penalty James Ryan says he never doubted his out-half Ross Byrne would make their game-winning penalty in Saturday's 13-10 victory against Australia. Rugby • 21 Nov 22
Ryan: New Zealand tour has given me confidence again In the five years since Ireland and South Africa last met in Dublin, James Ryan's career has seen peaks and troughs. Rugby • 05 Nov 22
'Painful lessons' for Leinster after trophyless season Leinster head coach Leo Cullen admitted his side have to learn some "painful lessons" after they finished the season without a trophy for the first … Rugby • 13 Jun 22
Ryan return perfectly timed for Leinster title tilt Leinster coach Robin McBryde hailed the performance of James Ryan as the second row made his comeback from injury against Leicester. Rugby • 09 May 22
Leinster at full strength for Tigers as Ryan returns Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has been able to name a full strength team for tomorrow's Heineken Champions Cup quarter final against the Leicester Tigers … Rugby • 06 May 22
