Ryan Caldwell facts for kids
Ryan Caldwell is a former professional rugby union player from Northern Ireland. He was born on September 1, 1984. Ryan played in the 'lock' position, which is an important role in the scrum and lineout in rugby. He played for several well-known teams like Ulster, Bath, and Exeter Chiefs during his career. He also represented Ireland in international matches.
| Birth name | Ryan Caldwell | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 1 September 1984 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Belfast, Northern Ireland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 2 m (6 ft 6+1⁄2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 112 kg (17.6 st) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Royal Belfast Academical Institution | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rugby Career Highlights
Ryan Caldwell began his professional rugby journey with Ulster. He joined their academy in 2003 and later signed a development contract. He played for Ulster for six seasons, from 2005 to 2011. During his time there, he played in 80 matches and scored 15 points.
Playing for Bath and Exeter
After leaving Ulster, Ryan moved to Bath for the 2011–12 season. He spent three seasons with Bath, playing in 50 matches and scoring 10 points. In May 2014, Ryan signed a one-year contract with Exeter Chiefs. He played 11 matches for Exeter during the 2014–15 season.
International Appearances
Ryan Caldwell also had the honor of playing for his country. He made his first full appearance for the Ireland against The Barbarians in May 2008. This was an uncapped match, meaning it didn't count towards his official international caps.
His first official international cap came in May 2009. He played as a substitute against the Canada team in Vancouver. Ryan was also part of Ireland's Churchill Cup squad in both 2007 and 2008. He was named in the IRFU's High Performance Select Group in 2007, which highlights promising players.
External links
- Ulster profile
- Bath Rugby profile
