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
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
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
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
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
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
Updated Hansen starts but Ryan to miss New Zealand clash Mack Hansen has been passed fit to start Ireland's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand on Saturday, but James Ryan misses out through injury. Rugby • 11 Oct 23
Updated Hansen starts but Ryan to miss New Zealand clash Mack Hansen has been passed fit to start Ireland's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand on Saturday, but James Ryan misses out through injury. Rugby • 11 Oct 23
Kearney: Ryan's loss to Ireland would be huge James Ryan will be a huge loss to Ireland if he isn't fit enough to play on Saturday, Mick Kearney told this week's RTÉ Rugby Podcast. Rugby • 11 Oct 23
Kearney: Ryan's loss to Ireland would be huge James Ryan will be a huge loss to Ireland if he isn't fit enough to play on Saturday, Mick Kearney told this week's RTÉ Rugby Podcast. Rugby • 11 Oct 23
Ryan and Hansen doubts grow as pair sit out training James Ryan and Mack Hansen appear to be major doubts for Ireland's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand after the pair missed training this morning in Paris. Rugby • 10 Oct 23
Ryan and Hansen doubts grow as pair sit out training James Ryan and Mack Hansen appear to be major doubts for Ireland's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand after the pair missed training this morning in Paris. Rugby • 10 Oct 23
Ryan to see specialist as Ireland issue injury updates James Ryan is seeing a specialist today to discover the extent of his hand injury but has not been ruled out for Ireland's World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand on Saturday. Rugby • 09 Oct 23
Ryan to see specialist as Ireland issue injury updates James Ryan is seeing a specialist today to discover the extent of his hand injury but has not been ruled out for Ireland's World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand on Saturday. Rugby • 09 Oct 23
Henderson 'buzzing' ahead of crucial World Cup clash Having bided his time throughout the World Cup, Iain Henderson admits he's buzzing to start in Ireland's crucial Pool B match-up with Scotland. Rugby • 06 Oct 23
Henderson 'buzzing' ahead of crucial World Cup clash Having bided his time throughout the World Cup, Iain Henderson admits he's buzzing to start in Ireland's crucial Pool B match-up with Scotland. Rugby • 06 Oct 23
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 B game against Scotland. Rugby • 03 Oct 23
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 B game against Scotland. Rugby • 03 Oct 23
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 talents of Eben Etzebeth. Rugby • 21 Sep 23
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 talents of Eben Etzebeth. Rugby • 21 Sep 23
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 test. Rugby • 19 Sep 23
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 test. Rugby • 19 Sep 23
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 to gloss over a disjointed performance. Rugby • 21 Aug 23
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 to gloss over a disjointed performance. Rugby • 21 Aug 23
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 England. Rugby • 18 Aug 23
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 England. Rugby • 18 Aug 23
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 championship and scoring two tries. profiles • 19 Oct 23
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 championship and scoring two tries. profiles • 19 Oct 23
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 23
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 23
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 it's a challenge they're more that willing to accept. Rugby • 19 May 23
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 it's a challenge they're more that willing to accept. Rugby • 19 May 23
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 23
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 23
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 Heineken Champions Cup final next month. Rugby • 29 Apr 23
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 Heineken Champions Cup final next month. Rugby • 29 Apr 23
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 Stadium. Rugby • 28 Apr 23
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 Stadium. Rugby • 28 Apr 23
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 23
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 23
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 been given a central contract for the first time. Rugby • 12 Apr 23
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 been given a central contract for the first time. Rugby • 12 Apr 23
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 non-selection disappointments. Rugby • 09 Mar 23
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 non-selection disappointments. Rugby • 09 Mar 23
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 23
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 23
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 elaborated on what went on behind the scenes. Rugby • 23 Feb 23
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 elaborated on what went on behind the scenes. Rugby • 23 Feb 23
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 23
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 23
