Uncompromising James Ryan has harder edge to his game but is not an ‘enforcer’
His value lies not just in physical attributes but also his ability to read the game and pick those running lines
James Ryan
Ireland’s Josh van der Flier needs to step up to the mark after being recalled to play England
Italy hijacked too much of Ireland’s possession at the breakdown. One of van der Flier’s remits is to protect that ball
Ireland v Italy: Hollie Davidson had a very good first half, but a few calls were perplexing
Becoming the first woman to referee in the men’s Six Nations is a brilliant achievement and we will see more of her
‘This is the right time’: Farrell puts faith in much-changed Ireland team to see off Italy
After Paris mismatch, head coach hopes for Six Nations victory over ‘very good’ opponents
Ireland ring the changes for Six Nations visit of Italy as Josh van der Flier left out of squad
Ulster pair of Robert Baloucoune and Cormac Izuchukwu will start as Andy Farrell makes six switches from France defeat
Conor Murray: You can’t blame Sam Prendergast for Ireland’s complete systems failure
Andy Farrell’s men were beaten at the breakdown and all the other little scraps in sobering Paris loss
James Ryan eyes ninth Six Nations campaign with focus on French challenge
Ryan highlights defence, concentration and set-piece focus as keys against unpredictable French side
Scrums for dummies: What goes on in there and why Ireland needn’t panic after Springbok ordeal
Former Ireland tighthead Mike Ross talks us through the finer details of the scrum as well as the ‘PR campaign’ against Andrew Porter and lessons from the loss to South Africa
James Ryan to miss Leinster’s Champions Cup opener through suspension
Secondrow handed three-match ban for red card against South Africa
Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland’s loss against South Africa highlighted one of our biggest problems
Saturday’s defeat to the Springboks highlighted Ireland’s lack of squad depth
Only Ireland’s courage saved them from a scoreboard thrashing against South Africa
Ireland broke the law to survive but by breaking the law they had no chance of survival
Ireland’s indiscipline was hugely damaging against the Springboks
Given the heroic closing stages, Andy Farrell will wonder the cost of energy-sapping first half
Hugo Keenan ruled out until new year after undergoing hip surgery
Joe McCarthy won’t be available for first block of Leinster games while Caelan Doris could return in November
Lions v Wallabies head-to-heads: James Ryan v Will Skelton
The Irishman is likely to be party to a plan to reduce the influence of the La Rochelle giant
Andy Farrell praises Josh van der Flier as he names nine Irish starters for third Test
Farrell describes Irish flanker as perfect Lions tourist despite his disappointment at missing out on Test series
Nine Irish players in starting team to face Australia in second Test
Farrell names Porter and Aki to start, with two more Irish players on the bench, but injured McCarthy is out
Tadhg Beirne to lead the Lions in final warm-up game before Test series
Hugo Keenan gets chance to stake his claim at fullback against AUNZ Invitational XV
Renewed James Ryan ready for final push for URC glory
Lock says Glasgow side will offer very different test to one thrashed in Champions Cup
James Ryan returns to starting line-up as Leinster make nine changes for Glasgow test
Scotland star Sione Tuipulotu returns to action after lengthy absence
Lions Tour 2025: The winners and losers as Andy Farrell names squad
Mack Hansen returns home as a Lions player but Sam Prendergast will have to bide his time
RG Snyman returns to Leinster training ahead of Northampton semi-final
Ryan Baird comes through return to action in defeat away to Scarlets
Ryan Baird likely to return for Leinster-Northampton Champions Cup duel
Calf injury puts James Ryan’s availability in doubt
Owen Doyle: Italy had a great chance to beat Ireland but they hit the self-destruct button
Ireland will have legitimate questions about two key moments which were bungled by officials
Think you know when it’ll be time to tell Bundee Aki and Tadhg Furlong to step aside?
Ireland and Andy Farrell have to plan for the future but that means adding up more than just numbers
James Ryan: ‘We’ve been very honest and open about our shortcomings ... now it’s about turning the page'
The lock says Ireland can’t afford any more indiscipline when they face Italy in their Six Nations finale
James Ryan: ‘I think Irish teams are at their very best when we’re on the edge’
The Ireland secondrow has added parts to his game and hopes Irish lineout issues will be ironed out in Portugal
Jacques Nienaber’s redesigned Leinster defence key to victory over La Rochelle, says James Ryan
Province’s defence held firm against French side that snatched victory with a last-minute try in the 2022 Champions Cup final
Leinster coach Jacques Nienaber hails contract extension for James Ryan
Retention of accomplished backrow forward ‘excellent’ and positive reflection on the province’s set-up
James Ryan and Leinster learning from RG Snyman’s ‘chilled’ attitude on the pitch
Meetings between Leinster and Clermont have provided the Champions Cup with some of its finest memories
Gerry Thornley: Set-piece will be crucial if Ireland are to beat All Blacks
With Tadhg Furlong out, recalling Iain Henderson to the bench adds some horsepower
RG Snyman’s impact in Leinster’s win over Munster offers a glimpse of his peak form
Former Munster man made his presence felt within minutes of the game before scoring Leinster’s fourth try
Ireland fall foul of new croc roll law, but was the wrong man carded?
Caelan Doris saw yellow but should it have been James Ryan instead for his role in the collision?
Champions Cup final: Leinster ponder team selection calls as Will Connors pushes for starting berth
Hugo Keenan and James Ryan both set to feature after recovering from injury while Garry Ringrose looks likely to miss out
Leinster trio available for Champions Cup final as Ringrose continues to be assessed
James Ryan, Hugo Keenan and Will Connors came through Ulster match without issue
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