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James Ryan took over the captaincy after Johnny Sexton's injury

Pool shark Ryan making money in Ireland bubble

James Ryan is the pool shark in the Ireland camp but Andrew Porter and Ross Byrne love a challenge.

James Ryan has enjoyed 21 wins in his 27 Ireland Tests.

James Ryan backed to lead the no-fear brigade in Paris

James Ryan has been backed to lead Ireland's no-fear brigade in Saturday's Guinness Six Nations title chase against France in Paris.

Rugby • 30 Oct 20

'It's a very tough time for the country. Many people have lost jobs'

'People have lost jobs' - Ryan keen to cheer up fans

Ireland second row James Ryan discusses his return from injury and the importance of entertaining supporters during a tough time for the country amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Rugby • 20 Oct 20

Leinster to assess Furlong and Leavy as Saracens looms

Tadhg Furlong and Dan Leavy will be reviewed further this week as both players bid to return in time for Leinster's Heineken Champions Cup clash against Saracens on Saturday.

Rugby • 14 Sep 20

Larmour was replaced Friday night after a coming together with JJ Hanrahan

Ryan available but Larmour a doubt ahead of Pro14 final

Leinster have confirmed that Jordan Larmour will require further assessment before a call is made on his fitness for this weekend's Guinness Pro14 final against Ulster.

Rugby • 07 Sep 20

Dan Leavy (r) and James Ryan are close to a return

Leinster not ruling out Ryan, Leavy and Furlong returns

Leinster's immense squad depth could be enhanced even further with Tadhg Furlong, James Ryan and Dan Leavy all battling to return in time for Friday night's Pro14 semi-final against Munster.

Rugby • 31 Aug 20

James Ryan suffered a shoulder injury in training

Leinster lock Ryan out for up to three months

Leinster will be without James Ryan for the restart of the Guinness Pro14 and the province's Champions Cup quarter-final against Saracens after the lock underwent shoulder surgery.

Rugby • 03 Aug 20

James Ryan: 'We spoke about being physical, being aggressive. We didn't show enough of that'

James Ryan: We didn't fire many shots at Twickenham

Ireland lock James Ryan says the most disappointing aspect of the 24-12 loss in Twickenham was that the visitors failed to "fire many shots".

Six Nations • 26 Feb 20

Jacob Stockdale made his Ireland debut in 2017

Stockdale pens new deal with Ulster and Ireland

Jacob Stockdale has signed a three-year central contract that will keep him at Ulster at least until the end of the 2022/23 season.

Rugby • 06 Feb 20

Ryan signs three-year deal with Ireland and Leinster

Ireland lock James Ryan has signed a three-year contract to the end of the 2022/23 season.

Rugby • 05 Feb 20

'Definitely he has to prove he's fit to play'

Contepomi: 'Question mark' over James Ryan return date

Leinster lock James Ryan suffered a calf injury in early January and Leinster backs coach Felipe Contepomi says there is still a little uncertainty over when he will make his return to action

Rugby • 14 Jan 20

'Looking pretty good' - Cullen upbeat on Sexton

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen lifted hopes Johnny Sexton will make the Six nations with another positive update on the out-half's fitness on Friday.

Rugby • 10 Jan 20

'Andy will be assessing all of his options. He's got some great leadership in there already'

Ireland spoiled for choice over captaincy - Lancaster

Leinster senior coach Stuart Lancaster believes Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has a wealth of options to choose from to succeed Rory Best as captain.

Stuart Lancaster • 06 Jan 20

McBryde: Sexton doesn't want special treatment from ref

Johnny Sexton has been ruled out of Saturday's Champions Cup clash with Northampton with a knee injury.

Rugby • 09 Dec 19

James Ryan has already impressed for Ireland in Japan

Easterby predicts a great future for lock Ryan

James Ryan's rare mix of humility and talent marks him out as a future Ireland great, according to Simon Easterby.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 09 Oct 19

Chris Farrell was immense off the bench for Ireland

Ireland ratings v Scotland: Farrell shines in the rain

The replacement centre was the star of the show as a professional Ireland recorded a bonus point win against a poor Scotland in Yokohama.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 22 Sep 19

James Ryan and Tadhg Furlong at Friday's press conference

Prep going well as 'seriously potent' Scots await

Ireland lock James Ryan is keen to highlight the many speed merchants Scotland have in their side ahead of Sunday's World Cup opener between the sides.

Rugby • 20 Sep 19

Andrew Porter grabs Willi Heinz during Saturday's game

Right mindset up to players, not management - Porter

Andrew Porter believes it's not up the Ireland management to get players in the right mindset ahead of games.

Rugby • 27 Aug 19

Ireland have it all to do against Wales in Cardiff

Ryan: Ireland have to match Welsh emotion

James Ryan insists that Ireland will have to match Wales' intensity this weekend, on what is sure to be an emotional encounter at the Millenium Stadium.

Rugby • 28 Aug 19

James Ryan is looking forward to the World Cup warm-up series which begins against Italy on Saturday

Cabin fever not setting in for Player of Year Ryan

Ireland lock and newly crowned Rugby Writers' Player of the Year James Ryan insists there is no cabin fever setting in as Ireland prepare to get their World Cup warm-up series underway against Italy on Saturday.

Rugby • 07 Aug 19

James Ryan named Players' Player of the Year

Leinster and Ireland's James Ryan was named the Players' Player of the Year 2019 by his fellow players at the Zurich Irish Rugby Players Awards ceremony.

Rugby • 16 May 19

James Ryan admits anything less that Leinster's best, won't be good enough

Ryan: Saracens are the 'in-form' team in Europe

James Ryan admits that Leinster are facing the form team in Europe in Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup final, but believes that his side's experience can give them an edge.

Rugby • 09 May 19

James Ryan has played in all eight of Leinster's games in their run to the Heineken Champions Cup final

James Ryan looking to paint right pictures for Garces

Some eyebrows were raised when French referee Jerome Garces was named as the match referee for Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup final, but Leinster will be hoping to keep on his good side at St James' Park.

Rugby • 08 May 19

Sean O'Brien and Joe Schmidt at an Ireland training session last month

'We're expecting Sean to put his best foot forward'

Joe Schmidt has laid down the gauntlet in front of Sean O'Brien and expects the wing forward to rise to the challenge.

Rugby • 14 Mar 19

Ryan was named man of the match on Sunday

Ryan: Wales will be fully focused in Grand Slam decider

James Ryan doesn't believe that Wales will be anything but fully focused ahead of next week's Grand Slam clash in Cardiff.

Rugby • 10 Mar 19