Originally an Otahuhu junior, Berryman moved to Huntly and joined Taniwharau.
Berryman made his debut for the New Zealand Māori in 1949 against the touring Australian side.
Two years later he was selected for the New Zealand national rugby league team to tour Great Britain and France.
He was the New Zealand Māori assistant coach during the 1975 Pacific Cup.
He coached New Zealand Māori on their 1983 tour of the United Kingdom.