Rich vein of form has James Ryan 'feeling good'

James Ryan says he's enjoying his rugby as much as ever following a rough period in which he had to deal with worrying injuries and non-selection disappointments.

Ryan suffered two head injuries in the 2021 Six Nations, another one that autumn and lasted just a few minutes of Ireland’s win over England in Twickenham last season after a sickening head collision with Charlie Ewel.

For a long spell of time building up the 2021 Lions tour of South Africa, the 26-year-old Irish lock looked certain to be included but in the end, didn’t make the cut for Warren Gatland’s squad.

But three rounds into the current renewal and Ryan has scored two tries, against Wales and Italy, and captained the team to a memorable victory over France.

Italy 0-5 Ireland: James Ryan opens the scoring for the visitors with a well-taken try after a lightening start for the visitors.