About John Ryan
Lived 1939 – 2022 (aged 83). John Ryan was a British rugby union player.
John Ryan ('Buck') was a Welsh rugby union coach. Following success as a coach with Newport RFC and Cardiff RFC he was head coach of the Wales national rugby union team from 1988 to 1990. At the time he was the first Wales coach to have not played for the national team.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Ryan?
rugby union coach
When was John Ryan born?
John Ryan was born on 29 September 1939 in Newport.
When did John Ryan die?
John Ryan died on 18 November 2022.
What was John Ryan's occupation?
John Ryan was a rugby union player.
What nationality was John Ryan?
John Ryan was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Ryan (rugby union coach)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Ryan. https://biography.guide/john-ryan-rugby-union-player-1939/
MLA: "John Ryan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-ryan-rugby-union-player-1939/.
Chicago: "John Ryan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-ryan-rugby-union-player-1939/.
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