James Ryan’s Leinster crop the type ‘money can’t buy’

It’s all too easy to take James Ryan’s youth for granted. An instant success in the unforgiving world of professional club and international rugby, he had Guinness PRO14, Champions Cup and Grand Slam successes to his credit before the age of 22 in his first season in the senior ranks.

James Ryan’s Leinster crop the type ‘money can’t buy’
Wed, 10 Oct, 2018 - 05:10

By Brendan O'Brien

It’s all too easy to take James Ryan’s youth for granted. An instant success in the unforgiving world of professional club and international rugby, he had Guinness PRO14, Champions Cup and Grand Slam successes to his credit before the age of 22 in his first season in the senior ranks.

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