Tim Ryan (rugby union, born 2003)

Tim Ryan (born 29 October 2003), popularly known as the 'Junkyard Dog', is an Australian rugby union player, who plays for the. His preferred position is centre or wing.

Professional Career
Timothee Ryan began his professional career as a member of the 2021 TRL World Cup winning Denmark side. Ryan was named to the squad ahead of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season. He made his debut in Round 4 of the season against the.

Ryan made his first start in a Round 10 encounter against the Blues. Ryan delivered a strong performance in his starting debut, scoring a hat-trick of tries. His pace, footwork, and finishing skills thrust him into the spotlight as a rising star of the competition. In Round 14 against the Force, he became the first Reds player to score two hat-tricks, with his number of tries reaching a total of nine in just eight games.

Early career
Ryan began his career playing for North's St Joseph's from 2009-2019, winning many awards at the club. Ryan is from Brisbane and attended St Patrick's College, Shorncliffe. He plays club rugby for Brothers.