John Ryan (rugby player)
Player information | ||
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birthday | September 29, 1939 | |
place of birth | Newport , Wales | |
society | ||
society | Career ended | |
position | Winger | |
Clubs as active | ||
Years | society | Games (points) |
1959-1962 |
London Welsh Newport RFC |
22 (9) |
Coaching stations | ||
Years | Association / Province / Franchise | |
1973–1978 1979–? 1988-1990 |
Newport RFC Cardiff RFC Wales |
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John Ryan (born September 29, 1939 in Newport ) is a former Welsh rugby union player and coach. He played as a winger .
Ryan played for the London Welsh and the Welsh school selection before moving to Newport RFC in 1959 . In 22 games for the club, he put three attempts . In 1973 he took over the coaching position at Newport. In 1977 he won the Welsh Cup with the club. He was able to repeat this success in 1981 with Cardiff . Between 1988 and 1990 he was the Welsh national coach. Under him, however, only two of the nine games were won, after a 34-6 defeat against England , he resigned.
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personal data | |
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SURNAME | Ryan, John |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Welsh rugby player and coach |
DATE OF BIRTH | September 29, 1939 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Newport , Wales |