About Pat Ryan
Lived 1950 – 1985 (aged 34). Pat Ryan was a New Zealand rugby union player.
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.
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".
He died of cancer in 1985 and was buried in Taupo Public Cemetery.
His father, Bill, played for Wairarapa Bush between 1948 and 1952.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Pat Ryan?
New Zealand rugby union player (1950-1985)
When was Pat Ryan born?
Pat Ryan was born on 20 April 1950 in Pahiatua.
When did Pat Ryan die?
Pat Ryan died on 5 March 1985 in Taupō.
What was Pat Ryan's occupation?
Pat Ryan was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Pat Ryan?
Pat Ryan was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Pat Ryan (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pat Ryan. https://biography.guide/pat-ryan-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Pat Ryan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pat-ryan-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "Pat Ryan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/pat-ryan-rugby-union-player/.
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