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james ryan

This year
2025
Ryan: Ireland have to be 'smart' with discipline while cutting out the cards
Ireland's in-form locks have been central to strong Six Nations start
'I want to keep playing for Ireland. Hopefully our best days are ahead of us'
Defence, discipline, Leinstercontainment: Ryan and co's love for the system
Last year
2024
'Extra pressure? I don't think there is, there’s always pressure'
'The ambition changed' - Irish rugby still benefiting from Schmidt's teachings
'I don’t think he gets fazed by much, balls of steel' - Ryan hails Frawley
'It’s always great to have some key guys coming back at this time of the season'
Replacing James Ryan one of the biggest calls facing Leinster this week
Leinster sweat on James Ryan's fitness as Keenan ruled out for Zebre
All time
Leinster announce Garry Ringrose and James Ryan as co-captains
Ryan's injury a big concern as Ireland consider their options
Ireland lock Ryan back in full training after hand injury against South Africa
'Stade de France, World Cup, 30,000 Irish supporters... it's very exciting'
James Ryan: Ireland's lineout issues are 'small fixes'
'He didn't look me in the eye' - La Rochelle say they felt disrespected by Leinster
'We'll miss him' - Leinster look to send Lancaster out on a high
Leinster duo Ryan and Van der Flier sign IRFU contract extensions
Leinster duo Ryan and Van der Flier sign IRFU contract extensions
'These are the weeks that you live for in Leinster' - Ryan back in blue
James Ryan has taken his game to a completely new level with Ireland
'He doesn't miss a trick' - Ryan still learning from O'Connell
'To have 25,000-plus Irish people here today was incredible'
'I’m sure he’ll be captain of Ireland one day' - Farrell's praise for 50-cap Ringrose
Ireland lock James Ryan continues to grow as a leader
'It’s a huge honour' – James Ryan to captain Ireland against Italy
'Ross came up to me with a little smile on his face, I knew that was a good sign'
'My brothers are giving me guilt, saying 'What are we going to do when you retire?''
Henshaw and Carbery ruled out of Ireland's clash with Wallabies
'It definitely took a while to feel like I was at my best again'
Ryan can remind everyone of his quality as Leinster clash with Connacht
Doris ruled out of Leinster's trip to play Ulster
Ireland challenge young guns to follow in James Ryan's footsteps
‘It has not been an easy season at times – it has taken me a while to get my confidence back'
Sublime series success is a momentous achievement for Andy Farrell
Ryan: 'We couldn’t put our best foot forward in terms of our attack because of the set-piece'
La Rochelle the final hurdle on Leinster's stunning drive for five
Ryan returns from concussion as McCarthy takes 'huge step up' for Leinster
James Ryan deemed fit again but rested for Leinster's trip to South Africa
Leinster march on and look set for 'a hell of a battle' away to Leicester