MUNSTER RUGBY HAVE confirmed prop John Ryan will depart the province at the end of the season to join Premiership side Wasps.
Ryan has made 190 Munster appearances to date as well as earning 24 Ireland caps. He has made 13 appearances this season.
“We are very pleased to be bringing John to the Club for next season,” said Wasps Head Coach Lee Blackett.
“He is a quality scrummager, who’s experience will be a significant asset for us in 2022/23.
“John has a huge amount of experience of being at the business end of competitions with Munster and Ireland.
“His desire to win things really grabbed my attention when we met with him. He is a real team player and will be a great bloke to have around the Club next season.”
✍️ We are delighted to announce the signing of Irish prop John Ryan #FutureReady
— Wasps Rugby (@WaspsRugby) April 4, 2022
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Ryan previously played in England during a loan spell with London Irish.
“I am delighted to have signed with Wasps ahead of next season. It’s an exciting challenge and one that me and my wife and kids are very much looking forward to,” the 33-year old said.
“Wasps have a very exciting coaching team and playing squad. I hope I can add to their vision and goals over the coming years.”
- Originally published at 12.49
Shane Lowry is a breath of fresh air when it comes to professional sport. Nothing scripted, always honest.
It would be great to see him win the Claret jug.
He has a good chance mick of lifting it! Might do a cheeky bet on him
Lowry is always worth a cheeky fiver e/w
Well said shane! Most of us go for a kickaround on the astro once a week, why shouldnt rory! Nike might give him a boot deal when they’re at it!
Had the pleasure to be in Shanes company for dinner once ..hes a true gent and always talks sense ..Unlucky Rory
Sure he could have done that if he slipped in the bath. He can’t wrap him self in cotton wool.
Lowry himself had a freak injury about 4 years ago. Rumour has it that he fell down the stairs in Coppers! Not sure if true or not. Obviously not quite on the same level but these guys can’t be wrapped in cotton wool. They need to have some semblance of normality in their lives.
Still though it’s crazy timing. The Open at St. Andrews in THE major that everyone wants.
Shane likes a night out. Met him once out in Dublin on a night out. Sound fella.
Accidents happen no matter what, he’s only trying to enjoy himself with his mates. Lowry is talking a lot of sense, as per usual.
I have spoke to same who said what was he thinking the week before the open? what’s your view?
I know the Open is a major, but he is nearly always a week away from some tournament. Why not have a kick around? Sure you can injure yourself walking down the stairs.
that was my view but others seem to think what was he at
Buffon or Toldo. Can’t remember which Italian keeper it was…. but he knocked a shaving gel can on his foot and broke a bone a month before a world cup. sh#t happens.
it was Canizarès the ex Valencia/Spanish Goalie,
Apparently he wasn’t even bring tackled when it happened. It’s just hard luck. He can’t be expected to beat balls all day.