Tim Ryan
Birth nameTimothy Ryan
Date of birth (1984-06-06) 6 June 1984
Place of birthCork, Ireland
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight124 kg (19 st 7 lb)
Notable relative(s)Dave Ryan
Paddy Ryan
Rugby union career
Position(s) Tighthead Prop
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)


 Highfield
UCC
Cork Constitution		 ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2005–2009
2009–2010
2010–2011
2011–2012
2012–2013
2013–2014		 Munster
Toulon
Newcastle Falcons
Cavalieri Prato
Dragons
Coventry		 14
12
10
19
8		 (5)
(5)
(0)
(0)
(0)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2003 Ireland U19
Coaching career
Years Team
2014– Highfield

Tim Ryan (born 6 June 1984) is an Irish rugby union player/coach for Highfield. His position of choice is at tighthead prop. Ryan has played for Ireland U-19's,[1] while his brother Dave Ryan is also a prop and formerly played for Munster.

Ryan started his underage rugby at Woodleigh Park for Highfield playing in the second row and won an All-Ireland U-16 title. After his successful stint in the second row he also played in the back row and then found his ideal position in the front row where he still makes good use of his pace and good handling skills. With time he was easily spotted and recruited by Munster Rugby and brought into their academy and also moved on to play with University College Cork RFC and then played in the AIL league with Cork Constitution,[2] with whom he won the title in 2008.[3] He moved to Toulon at the start of the 2009–10 Top 14 season on a 2-year contract.[4][5] The incoming Toulon coach, Philippe Saint-Andre, was sufficiently impressed with Ryan's first half performance against the All Blacks at Thomond Park in November 2008 to recruit him. The All Blacks narrowly won the game in a tour they were undefeated against national sides.[6][7][8]

In June 2010, Ryan signed for Newcastle Falcons from Toulon.[9] He essentially swapped places with All Black legend Carl Hayman who had earlier moved from Newcastle to Toulon.[10]

Ryan Signed for Rugby Club I Cavalieri Prato from Newcastle Falcons although it is not clear when this occurred.[11]

In May 2012 Ryan joined Newport Gwent Dragons.[12]

References

  1. ↑ "Latest News - the Official Home of Munster Rugby".
  2. ↑ http://www.irishrugby.ie/6855_11875.php%5B%5D
  3. ↑ http://www.irishrugby.ie/6855_12176.php%5B%5D
  4. ↑ "Micko commits as Tim Ryan heads to Toulon | Limerick Post Sports Blog". Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 14 April 2010.
  5. ↑ "Irish Rugby : Munster Confirm Ryan's Departure". Archived from the original on 21 June 2009. Retrieved 14 June 2010.
  6. ↑ http://www.irishrugby.ie/6855_15083.php%5B%5D
  7. ↑ "Latest News - the Official Home of Munster Rugby".
  8. ↑ "frenchrugbyclub.com - This website is for sale! - frenchrugbyclub Resources and Information". {{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help)
  9. ↑ "Ryan agrees Falcons deal".
  10. ↑ "A big hand for new boy Tim Ryan". 14 June 2010.
  11. ↑ Cravalieri Prato squad page
  12. ↑ Ryan joins Dragons
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