Eddie Ryan (rugby union)
| Full name | Edmond Ryan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 17 February 1891 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Petone, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 29 August 1965 (aged 74) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Wainuiomata, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation(s) | Boilermaker | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Edmond Ryan (17 February 1891 – 29 August 1965) was a New Zealand international rugby union player.
A native of Petone, Ryan was one of eight rugby playing siblings from a family with Irish origins. This included All Blacks utility back James Ryan who was an elder brother. All brothers played for Petone and Eddie was one of five to represent Wellington, which he debuted for in 1912 before the outbreak of war.[1]
Ryan served with the New Zealand Field Artillery in World War I and was decorated with the British War Medal.[2]
An attacking centre, Ryan took part in the 1919 King's Cup competition with the New Zealand Services team, then made his solitary All Blacks appearance in a match against New South Wales at Christchurch in 1921.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "#244 Eddie Ryan". NZ Rugby Stats.
- ^ "Edmond Ryan". Auckland War Memorial Museum.
- ^ "Notes on the Game". The Evening Post. 8 September 1921.
External links
- Eddie Ryan at ESPNscrum
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