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
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
For James Ryan it was still good to be back after being defeated by Ulster
Ryan last played off the bench in Ireland’s third round Six Nations win over Wales before damaging his bicep in training
Home advantage could tilt things Ulster’s way as Leinster rotate ahead of Toulouse final
James Ryan and Hugo Keenan return from injury but no starters from the side which beat Northampton will be first choice in Belfast
James Ryan and Hugo Keenan set to boost Champions Cup chances by playing against Ulster
Garry Ringrose’s participation remains in doubt due to ‘frustrating’ injury
James Ryan returns to Leinster training ahead of Ulster and Toulouse clashes
Hugo Keenan and Will Connors also return to fitness but Garry Ringrose remains a concern with a shoulder injury
Leinster vs Northampton: Kick-off time, TV details and team news ahead of Champions Cup semi-final
Southside Dublin rail supporters will have to plan transport due to Dart line being closed
Ringrose and O’Brien back for Leinster but Keenan remains a Champions Cup doubt
James Ryan will not have recovered in time to line out for the province on Saturday against Northampton Saints
James Ryan set for spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery for an arm injury
Leinster secondrow picked up the issue in a “freak accident” during Ireland training and is now a doubt for the province’s Champions Cup action
England v Ireland: Hugo Keenan restored at fullback as James Ryan is ruled out of rest of Six Nations
Ciarán Frawley’s versatility has been preferred to the more proven international pedigree of Garry Ringrose in the replacements
Gerry Thornley: Leinster shackled Will Skelton, putting the narrative about physicality to bed
There was no shortage of physicality or character from Leo Cullen’s side in La Rochelle as they ground out a very satisfying result in demanding conditions
Ireland’s continuity and momentum give them favourites tag against New Zealand
Ireland v New Zealand: James Ryan misses out due to injury but team to play Rugby World Cup clash against All Blacks is almost the same as during the summer
Ireland team named: Mack Hansen starts against All Blacks but no James Ryan
Rugby World Cup: Andy Farrell’s side take on New Zealand in quarter final at the Stade de France on Saturday night
Rugby World Cup: Gerry Thornley predicts Ireland’s team to play New Zealand
Ireland vs New Zealand: James Ryan likely to be ruled out with Joe McCarthy or Ryan Baird set to replace him on the bench
James Ryan to see specialist but Ireland optimistic about hand injury
The Irish secondrow suffered a wrist injury against Scotland at the weekend
James Ryan biggest concern of Irish rugby injuries from victory over Scotland
French media carrying stories based on footage of Ryan seemingly saying ‘I think I’ve broken my hand’
Ireland v Scotland media reaction: ‘I think I broke my hand’ - concern over James Ryan injury
Video appears to capture secondrow confiding in team-mate Caelan Doris; Gregor Townsend admits Ireland could dominate ‘world rugby for the next five to ten years’
Ireland v Scotland: Johnny Sexton knew it was ‘always going to come down to this game’
Iain Henderson and Dan Sheehan return to starting line-up for crucial clash in Paris
Rugby World Cup: Iain Henderson starts in place of James Ryan for Scotland clash
Robbie Henshaw could face a few weeks out with hamstring injury
Mary Hannigan: Will Euro 2028 be nothing but woolly promises and prime corporate guff?
Minister weighs in on Euros funding, demon bugs in France and Ireland sweat on James Ryan’s fitness
Mary Hannigan: Even James Ryan can be struck by the heebie-jeebies
Manie Libbock ready for big game; Leona Maguire preparing for Solheim Cup; unsavoury side of GAA
Ireland’s calm and collected James Ryan focused on South Africa challenge
Rugby World Cup: They’re reigning world champions, we have a huge amount of respect for them and we know we’ve got to really step it up this week’
Rugby World Cup: Tadhg Beirne hoping Ireland can dictate play against powerful Tonga
Tadhg Beirne says there is one area, in particular, where Ireland must improve in their next Pool B match
Ireland 82 Romania 8: How the Irish players rated in their Rugby World Cup opener
Johnny Sexton earns a 7/10 after scoring two tries in Ireland's Rugby World Cup opener against Romania in Bordeaux
James Ryan and Josh van der Flier pen new IRFU contracts
Ryan will remain in the Ireland and Leinster set-up until at least 2025
Jason Smyth reaches the finishing line of a truly remarkable career
The Morning Sports Briefing: keep ahead of the game as Mary Hannigan brings you all the main sports news
James Ryan: ‘I understand now how hard it is to get to that point’
The Ireland lock admits he appreciated this year’s Grand Slam more than his first, and says Johnny Sexton’s injury gives even more importance to Saturday’s Leinster-Ulster duel
Vera Pauw takes aim at US soccer report as she defends her tactical approach
Sonia O’Sullivan on NCAAs; James Ryan talks to Gerry Thornley; Ciana Ní Churraoin’s shock victory in handball final
‘It will be a pretty emotive day’: James Ryan braced for a high-stakes Scotland v Ireland showdown
Irish lock aware of Scotland’s attacking threat ahead of what could be a special day
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