Paddy Ryan (rugby union, born 1990)

Paddy Ryan
Full name Patrick Joseph Ryan
Date of birth (1990-12-11) December 11, 1990
Place of birth Chicago, Illinois
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight 265 lb (120 kg)
Notable relative(s) Tim Ryan
Dave Ryan
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
 
2017		 Dolphin RFC
Highfield RFC		  
 		  
 
Correct as of April 30, 2018
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014
2014
2014–2015
2015–2017
2017
2018–present		 Rugby Viadana
London Welsh
Libourne Athletic Union
Newcastle Falcons
Bath
Austin Elite		 5
3
15
12
 
0		 10
0
5
0
 
0
Correct as of May 1, 2018
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
 
2017–present		 Ireland U20
United States		  
4		  
0
Correct as of April 30, 2018

Patrick Joseph "Paddy" Ryan (born December 11, 1990) is an Irish-American rugby union player who plays prop for Austin Elite and the United States men's national team. Ryan previously played for the Newcastle Falcons, Libourne Athletic Union, London Welsh, and Rugby Viadana. Ryan also previously played for Munster Rugby's Munster A and U20 sides.

Early life

Ryan was born in Chicago, Illinois, but raised in Ireland,[1] the son of an American mother.[2] Ryan, along with his older brothers, played rugby for Highfield RFC and Dolphin RFC.[2] Ryan would later play for Munster Rugby's academy, ultimately playing with the Munster A side.[2]

Club career

Early club career

Ryan began his professional career with Viadana of the Italian Eccellenza, London Welsh of the English RFU Championship, and Libourne of the French Fédérale 1.[3]

Newcastle Falcons

In July 2015, Ryan signed a two-year contract to play for the Newcastle Falcons.[4] Ryan made seven total appearances for the club in English Premiership games across the 2015–16 and 2016–17 seasons, making one start during the 2015–16 season.[5]

Bath

Following the end of his tenure with Newcastle, Ryan joined Bath on a trial.[1]

Austin Elite

Ryan joined Austin Elite for their inaugural season in 2018.[6] At beginning of the 2018 Major League Rugby season, Ryan is recovering from an injury.[7]

International career

Ryan made his debut with the USA Eagles on June 10, 2017, appearing as a substitute in a mid-year test against Ireland.[8] The Eagles lost the match by a score of 55–19.[9]

Personal life

Paddy Ryan's older brothers Tim Ryan[10] and Dave Ryan are also professional rugby players.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Paddy Ryan on trial at Bath". Americas Rugby News. September 11, 2017. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
  2. 1 2 3 4 O'Toole, Fintan (June 2017). "Cork man Ryan in line for USA debut after being added to squad to face Ireland". The42. TheJournal.ie. Retrieved May 1, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Newcastle Falcons confirm signing of former London Welsh prop Paddy Ryan". ESPN.com. ESPN. July 10, 2015. Retrieved May 1, 2018.
  4. ↑ Smith, Mark (July 10, 2015). "Irish prop Paddy Ryan packs down for Newcastle Falcons on two-year deal". Evening Chronicle. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Player Archive". Premiership Rugby. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Austin Elite sign Paddy Ryan". Americas Rugby News. November 8, 2017. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
  7. ↑ "Major League Rugby roster updates". Americas Rugby News. April 16, 2018. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
  8. ↑ "Ireland Conquer Eagles in New Jersey". Americas Rugby News. June 10, 2017. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
  9. ↑ "Ireland hammer US Eagles in New Jersey". espn.co.uk. ESPN. June 10, 2017. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
  10. ↑ Smith, Mark (July 10, 2015). "Paddy Ryan backed to fulfil potential after completing Newcastle Falcons move". Evening Chronicle. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
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