# Jr.

Last week

19th March 2023 - 25th March 2023

# lock

James Ryan has taken his game to a completely new level with Ireland

Still only 26, the Ireland second row is well on track to be a centurion.

13.4k

Mar 21st 2023, 7:30 PM

All time

# The Natural

'Huge honour' as 24-year-old Ryan takes Ireland captaincy for England Test

The Leinster lock signalled he will lean on experienced heads like Peter O’Mahony and Keith Earls.

32.6k

Nov 17th 2020, 3:00 PM

# key men

Leinster medics to monitor Ryan calf issue, Sexton stepping up return

The second row has not been ruled out of the weekend clash with Lyon, while Sexton remains on course for the Six Nations.

5.3k

Jan 6th 2020, 12:51 PM

# totemic

Natural introvert, leader James Ryan intent on making noise in defining back-to-backs

The Leinster second row had to brush off the calls for him to captain Ireland. He is aware he still has plenty to learn.

5.7k

Dec 7th 2019, 1:30 AM

# newcastle awaits

'I can't not think about rugby until the next day, I tend to think about it a lot'

James Ryan knows more than most what it would mean to Leinster to win a fifth European crown in Newcastle.

11.7k

May 1st 2019, 7:11 PM

# hit-out

A peek outside the bubble has James Ryan refreshed and ready to get Ireland firing

A few beers and a boistorous crop of U20s has the young lock in positive mood as the Six Nations finish line comes into view.

10.8k

Mar 4th 2019, 9:18 AM

# Inter-pro

James Ryan relieved to move beyond unbeaten streak after finally tasting defeat

Though his winning run still stands in Leinster colours.

9.2k

Oct 5th 2018, 9:45 AM

# only getting better

Lancaster excited to see Ryan and Leavy light blue touchpaper after excelling on international stage

The powerful young lock has yet to even taste defeat as a pro as he prepares to test himself against the European champions.

10.3k

Mar 28th 2018, 8:10 AM

# dj jr

A face in the crowd in '09, this time James Ryan is in the thick of Grand Slam push

The Leinster lock has seemed destined for an Ireland jersey for most of the nine years since he watched an epic Grand Slam decider in Cardiff.

11.0k

Mar 15th 2018, 8:05 PM

# Pebble beach pro-am

Lowry only Irishman to make the cut in California as Johnson and Potter take the lead

Ted Potter Jr. flirted with a 59 as he moved into a share of the Pebble Beach Pro-Am lead with Dustin Johnson.

4.5k

Feb 11th 2018, 11:10 AM

# propped up

John Ryan back in Ireland camp, Carbery Schmidt's only new injury absence

The Leinster playmaker suffered a fractured wrist and went under the knife yesterday.

8.5k

Nov 20th 2017, 1:38 PM

# differently abled

"We are artists: no other labels please"

A new project in Co Kilkenny challenges perceptions about art.

6.9k

Dec 14th 2014, 9:15 AM