James Andrew Charles Ryan (born 8 February1983 in Christchurch) is a New Zealandrugby union footballer. He plays lock. February 8 is the 39th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Christchurch is a city on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand. ... Rugby union is a team sport that was developed from the rules used to play football at Rugby School in England. ...
He plays for the Highlanders in the Super 14 and for Otago in the National Provincial Championship.
Ryan was born in Christchurch, New Zealand, and attended Christs College. He made his All Black debut age 22, versus Fiji in 2005. He has currently played in 7 tests. 2005 (MMV) is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...