# Ryan Burroughs > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Ryan_Burroughs > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Ryan_Burroughs.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Burroughs > Source revision: 1318464875 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|American international rugby league player (born 1991)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=October 2023}} {{Use American English|date=October 2023}} {{Infobox rugby league biography |name = Ryan Burroughs |fullname = |image = Ryan Burroughs.jpg |image_size = 350px |caption = Burroughs with Wentworthville in 2016 |position = [Fullback](/source/Fullback_(rugby_league)), [Wing](/source/Wing_(rugby_league)), [Centre](/source/Centre_(rugby_league)) |birth_date = {{birth date and age|1991|08|26}}{{cite web|title=Ryan Burroughs|url=http://www.usarl.org/usarl-hawks/capped-players/ryan-burroughs/|publisher=USARL.org|accessdate=17 August 2017}} |birth_place = [Manassas](/source/Manassas%2C_Virginia), [Virginia, U.S.](/source/Virginia%2C_U.S.) |height = {{convert|177|cm|ftin|order=flip}}{{cite web|title=Ryan Burroughs|url=https://www.torontowolfpack.com/player/ryan-burroughs/|publisher=torontowolfpack.com}} |weight = {{convert|91|kg|lb|order=flip}} |club1 = {{nowrap|[Northern Virginia Eagles](/source/Northern_Virginia_Eagles)}} |year1start = 2015 |year1end = 16 |appearances1 = 10 |tries1 = 33 |goals1 = 1 |fieldgoals1 = 0 |points1 = 134 |club2 = {{nowrap|[Wentworthville Magpies](/source/Wentworthville_Magpies)}} |year2start = 2016 |appearances2 = 15 |tries2 = 17 |goals2 = 0 |fieldgoals2 = 0 |points2 = 68 |club3 = [Toronto Wolfpack](/source/Toronto_Wolfpack) |year3start = 2017 |year3end = 18 |appearances3 = 11 |tries3 = 8 |goals3 = 0 |fieldgoals3 = 0 |points3 = 32 |club4 = {{nowrap|→ [London Skolars](/source/London_Skolars)}} |year4start = 2018(loan) |appearances4 = 5 |tries4 = 4 |goals4 = 0 |fieldgoals4 = 0 |points4 = 16 |club5 = {{nowrap|→ [Barrow Raiders](/source/Barrow_Raiders)}} |year5start = 2018(loan) |appearances5 = 12 |tries5 = 3 |goals5 = 0 |fieldgoals5 = 0 |points5 = 12 |club6 = [Washington DC Cavalry](/source/Washington_DC_Cavalry) |year6start = 2023 |year6end = present |appearances6 = 7 |tries6 = 13 |goals6 = 0 |fieldgoals6 = 0 |points6 = 52 |teamA = [United States](/source/United_States_national_rugby_league_team) |yearAstart = 2015 |yearAend = present |appearancesA = 20 |triesA = 22 |goalsA = 0 |fieldgoalsA = 0 |pointsA = 88 |teamB = [United States 9s](/source/United_States_national_rugby_league_team) |yearBstart = 2019 |yearBend = present |appearancesB = 3 |triesB = 1 |goalsB = 1 |fieldgoalsB = 0 |pointsB = 6 | coachteam1 = {{nowrap|[Washington DC Cavalry](/source/North_American_Rugby_League)}} | coachyear1start = 2021 | coachyear1end = | coachgames1 = 18 | coachwins1 = 16 | coachdraws1 = 0 | coachlosses1 = 2 |retired = |new = yes |ru_position = [Centre](/source/Centre_(rugby_union)), [Wing](/source/Wing_(rugby_union)) |ru_club1 = {{nowrap|[Old Glory DC](/source/Old_Glory_DC)}} |ru_year1start = 2019 |ru_year1end = present |ru_appearances1= 3 |ru_tries1 = 2 |ru_goals1 = 0 |ru_fieldgoals1 = 0 |ru_points1 = 10 |source = {{cite web|title=Ryan Burroughs|url=http://www.loverugbyleague.com/stats/players/Ryan-Burroughs/|publisher=Love Rugby League}}[http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/ryan-rurroughs/summary.html Rugby League Project] |updated = September 21, 2021 }} '''Ryan Burroughs''' (born August 26, 1991) is an American [rugby football](/source/rugby_football) player who has played primarily [rugby league](/source/rugby_league) he has represented the [United States national rugby league team](/source/United_States_national_rugby_league_team) in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup, as well as the 2019 Rugby League World Cup 9's. He last played rugby league for Barrow Raiders. He left the club to sign for rugby union's [Major League Rugby](/source/Major_League_Rugby) side [Old Glory DC](/source/Old_Glory_DC).{{cite web|date=22 March 2019|title=Ryan Burroughs signed by Old Glory DC|url=http://twitter.com/OldGloryDC/status/1109113859577659397/|publisher=Old Glory DC|accessdate=22 March 2019}} Primarily playing on the {{rlp|wg}}, he can also play as {{rlp|fb}} or {{rlp|ce}}. ==Early life== Burroughs played [high school football](/source/high_school_football) as a [running back](/source/running_back) and [wide receiver](/source/wide_receiver) for [Liberty High School](/source/Liberty_High_School_(Bealeton%2C_Virginia)) in northern Virginia.{{cite web|last=Reid|first=Jennie|date=3 December 2015|title=Flyer Ryan Burroughs living the dream|url=http://www.usarl.org/news/2015/flyer-ryan-burroughs-living-the-dream/|publisher=USARL.org|accessdate=17 August 2017}} After serving in the [United States Army](/source/United_States_Army), he briefly played [rugby union](/source/rugby_union) for a local club in Virginia, before joining the [Northern Virginia Eagles](/source/Northern_Virginia_Eagles) of the [USA Rugby League](/source/USA_Rugby_League) in 2015. ==Senior career== Burroughs scored five tries during his rugby league debut match against the [Bucks County Sharks](/source/Bucks_County_Sharks).{{cite web|date=31 May 2015|title=Northern Virginia Eagles new recruits shine in opening round|url=http://www.usarl.org/news/2015/northern-virginia-eagles-new-recruits-shine-in-opening-round/|publisher=USARL.org|accessdate=17 August 2017}} He finished the season with 33 tries from 10 games, and was selected to represent the United States in their two-match [Colonial Cup](/source/Colonial_Cup_(rugby_league)) series against [Canada](/source/Canada_national_rugby_league_team) later in the year, scoring one try in the first match,{{cite web|date=21 September 2015|title=USA Hawks vs Canada Wolverines - Match Report|url=http://www.usarl.org/news/2015/usa-hawks-vs-canada-wolverines---match-report/|publisher=USARL.org|accessdate=17 August 2017}} and two tries in the second.{{cite web|date=21 October 2015|title=Canada retains the Colonial Cup winning the series 2-0|url=http://www.usarl.org/news/2015/canada-retains-the-colonial-cup-winning-the-series-2-0/|publisher=USARL.org|accessdate=17 August 2017}} In December 2015, Burroughs played in both of the US' [2017 World Cup qualifying](/source/2017_Rugby_League_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_Americas) matches against [Jamaica](/source/Jamaica_national_rugby_league_team) and Canada, scoring a try against Canada.{{cite web|last=Lowe|first=Brian|date=13 December 2015|title=USA going to the 2017 World Cup|url=http://www.usarl.org/news/2015/usa-going-to-the-2017-world-cup/|publisher=USARL.org|accessdate=17 August 2017}} Burroughs moved to Australia to play for the [Wentworthville Magpies](/source/Wentworthville_Magpies) in 2016.{{cite web|last=Proszenko|first=Adrian|date=27 February 2016|title=American Ryan Burroughs tries a reverse Jarryd Hayne at Eels|url=http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/american-ryan-burroughs-tries-a-reverse-jarryd-hayne-at-eels-20160227-gn59ad.html|publisher=Sydney Morning Herald|accessdate=6 January 2017}} Initially playing in the [Sydney Shield](/source/Sydney_Shield), Burroughs was promoted to the Magpies' [Ron Massey Cup](/source/Ron_Massey_Cup) team during the season.{{cite web|last=Birchall|first=Steve|date=25 July 2017|title=You Don't Know Me: Ryan Burroughs|url=http://www.rlwc2017.com/news/you-dont-know-me-ryan-burroughs|publisher=RLWC2017.com|accessdate=17 August 2017}} In October 2016, Burroughs signed with the newly established [Toronto Wolfpack](/source/Toronto_Wolfpack) for their inaugural season in 2017.{{cite web|date=13 October 2016|title=The Wolfpack Welcomes Ryan Burroughs|url=https://www.torontowolfpack.com/2016/10/13/wolfpack-welcomes-ryan-burroughs/|publisher=torontowolfpack.com|accessdate=17 August 2017}} He made his debut for the Wolfpack in their [2017 Challenge Cup](/source/2017_Challenge_Cup) match against [Siddal](/source/Siddal_A.R.L.F.C.), scoring the club's first ever competitive try.{{cite web|last=Bower|first=Aaron|date=26 February 2017|title=Toronto Wolfpack take leap into the muddy unknown in rural Yorkshire|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/feb/25/toronto-wolfpack-challenge-cup-debut-siddal|work=The Guardian|accessdate=17 August 2017}} In March 2018, Burroughs was sent on loan, along with [Wolfpack](/source/Toronto_Wolfpack) teammate [Quinn Ngawati](/source/Quinn_Ngawati), to [League 1](/source/League_1_(rugby_league)) side [London Skolars](/source/London_Skolars) for the remainder of the 2018 season. Later that year, Burroughs moved to the [Barrow Raiders](/source/Barrow_Raiders) in the [Championship](/source/Championship_(rugby_league)). ==DC Cavalry== In April 2021 the professional twelve team [North American Rugby League](/source/North_American_Rugby_League) (NARL) was launched, with Burroughs being announced as Founder/Owner of Eastern Conference team the D.C. Cavalry (based in Washington, D.C.).{{cite web|date=31 March 2021|title=Organizers announce formation of 14-team pro North American Rugby League|url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/rugby/orgainzers-14-team-pro-north-american-rugby-league-1.5971203/|publisher=CBC The Canadian Press|accessdate=1 April 2021}} On September 20, 2021 it was reported that Ryan had coached [Washington DC Cavalry](/source/Washington_DC_Cavalry) in the inaugural [Canada Cup](/source/Canada_Cup_(rugby_league)) fixture versus [Toronto Wolfpack](/source/Toronto_Wolfpack). ==References== {{reflist|30em}} ==External links== *[https://www.torontowolfpack.com/player/ryan-burroughs/ Toronto Wolfpack profile] *[http://www.rlwc2017.com/players?team=386#Ryan-Burroughs RLWC profile] *[https://www.instagram.com/washingtondc_cavalry/ Washington D.C. Cavalry Rugby League Instagram] {{Old Glory DC}} {{Inaugural Toronto Wolfpack side}} {{United States 2017 Rugby League World Cup squad}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Burroughs, Ryan}} Category:1991 births Category:Living people Category:American expatriate rugby league players Category:American expatriate sportspeople in Australia Category:American expatriate sportspeople in Canada Category:American expatriate sportspeople in England Category:American rugby league players Category:Barrow Raiders players Category:Expatriate rugby league players in Australia Category:Expatriate rugby league players in Canada Category:Expatriate rugby league players in England Category:London Skolars players Category:Northern Virginia Eagles players Category:Old Glory DC players Category:Rugby league fullbacks Category:Rugby league players from Virginia Category:Sportspeople from Manassas, Virginia Category:Toronto Wolfpack players Category:United States Army soldiers Category:United States national rugby league team players Category:Washington DC Cavalry coaches Category:Wentworthville Magpies players --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Ryan Burroughs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Burroughs) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Burroughs?action=history)). 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