Ryan Couchman

Ryan Couchman (born 16 September 2003) is an Australian professional Rugby league footballer who plays as a forward for the St. George Illawarra Dragons in the NRL.

Background Couchman was born in Wollongong, New South Wales. He has 3 siblings: Toby Couchman (twin brother), Fletcher Couchman and Harvy Couchman. He was educated at Bulli High School and played Junior Rugby League for Thirroul Butchers.

Playing career

Early career Ryan played Second Row for NSW CHS at the 2021 ASSRL carnival and his strong performances were rewarded with selection in the Australian Schoolboys Merit Team.

On 12 March 2023, Couchman made his NSW Cup debut against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. He has scored 4 tries for the NSW Cup team out of 20 appearances. He played in the .

On 13 March 2023, he and his twin brother Toby both extended their contracts with the Dragons until the end of the 2025 NRL Season.

NRL career In round 18 of the 2023 NRL season, Couchman was named as the replacement player for the Dragons in their local derby match with the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks. He was also named as the replacement player in rounds 19 and 22. In round 23, he made his first grade debut, playing for 37 minutes on the interchange in St. George Illawarra's 26−20 loss to the Parramatta Eels at Western Sydney Stadium.

2024 Couchman played six matches for St. George Illawarra in the 2024 NRL season as the club finished 11th on the table. On 13 November the Dragons announced that Couchman had re-signed with the club on a three year deal.

2025 Couchman played for St. George Illawarra in their round one match against Canterbury-Bankstown but he left the field with a knee injury during the game.