James Ryan (rugby union, born 1887)

James Ryan (8 February 1887 – 17 July 1957)[1] was a New Zealand rugby union footballer who represented rugby union four times between 1910 and 1914. A soldier in the Otago Infantry Regiment during World War I, he captained the New Zealand Army team in 1919, leading them to success in the King's Cup.

James Ryan

Ryan being presented with the King's Cup by King George V
Date of birth	(1887-02-08)8 February 1887
Place of birth	Masterton, New Zealand
Date of death	17 July 1957(1957-07-17) (aged 70)
Place of death	Feilding, New Zealand
Rugby union career
Position(s) utility back Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) – Petone () – Wellington () International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1910-14 New Zealand 4 (0) 1919 New Zealand Army