Ronald "Ron" Rylance (11 March 1924[4] – 11 January 1998) was an English World Cup winning professional rugby league footballer who played as a fullback, wing, centre and stand-off in the 1940s and 1950s.

Rylance made his début for Wakefield Trinity in the 27–2 victory over Broughton Rangers at Belle Vue on Saturday 6 September 1941.

[6] Rylance played on the wing in Wakefield Trinity's 13–12 victory over Wigan in the 1945–46 Challenge Cup Final during the 1945–46 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 4 May 1946, in front of a crowd of 54,730.

Primarily an off-half, he also occupied the centre, fullback, and wing berths with skill and credit to give valuable service to the Club.

Dewsbury paid record fee for his transfer in 1950, after which he later joined Huddersfield before returning to Belle Vue as a committee member.