Matthew Ryan (rugby league)

Matthew Ryan is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the National Rugby League (NRL). His position was generally hooker.

Ryan played for several NRL clubs throughout his career, including the Penrith Panthers, Parramatta Eels, and Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. He was known for his toughness and reliability in the hooker role.

While Ryan did not achieve major representative honors, he was a consistent performer at the NRL level. He provided valuable service to his clubs through solid defense, strong dummy-half running, and astute passing.

Details of his specific career statistics, such as games played, points scored, and playing years for each club, may be available through NRL statistical databases and club historical records.