James Ryan (rugby union, born 1887)

James Ryan (8 February 1887 – 17 July 1957)[1] was a New Zealand rugby union footballer who represented rugby union four times between 1910 and 1914. A soldier in the Otago Infantry Regiment during World War I, he captained the New Zealand Army team in 1919, leading them to success in the King's Cup.

James Ryan

Ryan being presented with the King's Cup by King George V
Personal information
Full name	James Ryan
Born	(1887-02-08)8 February 1887 Masterton, New Zealand
Died	17 July 1957(1957-07-17) (aged 70) Feilding, New Zealand
Playing information
Rugby union
Position	utility back
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P Petone Wellington Total 0 0 0 0 0 Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 1910–1914 New Zealand 4 0 0 0 0 1919–1919 New Zealand Army
Rugby league
Position	utility back