Pat Ryan (rugby union)
New Zealand rugby union player
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Patrick John Ryan (20 April 1950 – 5 March 1985) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A loose forward, Ryan represented Bush, Wairarapa Bush, and Hawke's Bay at a provincial level. He was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, on the 1976 tour of South America, playing in five matches but no full internationals.[2]
BornPatrick John Ryan
20 April 1950
20 April 1950
Pahiatua, New Zealand
Died5 March 1985 (aged 34)
Taupō, New Zealand
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight95 kg (209 lb)
| Born | Patrick John Ryan 20 April 1950 Pahiatua, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Died | 5 March 1985 (aged 34) Taupō, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 95 kg (209 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | St. Patrick's College, Silverstream | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation | Butcher[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ryan was described as "never far from the ball, extremely fit, a grand forward with the ball in hand, a fine cover defender and tackler".[3]
He died of cancer in 1985[2] and was buried in Taupo Public Cemetery.[1]
His father, Bill, played for Wairarapa Bush between 1948 and 1952.[3]
