Andrew Ryan (born 2 December 1978, Dubbo, New South Wales) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s.

[4] Ryan played from the interchange bench for Parramatta in their shock 2001 NRL grand final loss to the Newcastle Knights.

[5] His second season with Canterbury-Bankstown was personally and professionally his most successful – with a return to State of Origin, selection at international level, and a premiership win in the 2004 NRL grand final for Canterbury over cross-town rivals, the Sydney Roosters.

Ryan pulled off a try saving tackle on the full-time siren during the match on Sydney Roosters player Michael Crocker which won Canterbury the game.

Ryan was selected to play for the Australian national team at lock forward the 2007 ANZAC Test match victory against New Zealand.