Ryan Nell

Ryan Desmond Nell (born 4 September 1990 in Port Elizabeth) is a South African rugby union player for the in the Currie Cup and RFCLA in Major League Rugby (MLR) in the United States. He is a utility back that can play as a centre, winger or full-back.

Career

Youth and Varsity Cup rugby

He represented the and teams between 2009 and 2011 and also played for university side in the 2011, 2012 and 2013 Varsity Cup competitions.

Western Province

His first class debut came during the 2013 Currie Cup Premier Division, when he came on as a substitute for against the at .

Blue Bulls

He joined the for the 2014 season.

Boland Cavaliers

He joined Wellington-based side on trial prior to the 2016 season.

Rugby ATL

Nell joined Major League Rugby side Rugby ATL for the 2020 Major League Rugby season.

Sevens rugby

In 2012, he was included in the S.A. Sevens side and played in two tournaments in the 2011–12 IRB Sevens World Series, the 2012 Scotland Sevens and the 2012 London Sevens.