and consistent practice over a sustained Football Club (DUFC) offered their crest, the period. sprig of shamrock, to stand as the new Irish Ryan is aware that certain training days are so intense he will not have the mental capacity to study. So, he plans college work and meetings for recovery days when it is easier to focus. Though he is currently performing at the elite level, Ryan acknowledges it has been drilled into It’s not easy, but it’s certainly doable. It’s all about prioritising what’s important to you crest and adopted the coat of arms of the college as their new emblem. Looking to the future, Ryan hopes that his experience as a professional rugby player will shape his future career, ‘I have a great interest in leadership and human performance. For me, there is nothing more pleasing than following the process and seeing him that this will not last forever, hence why the results. I have an ambition to be a leader who his academic studies are so important to him. ‘It’s leads himself first and foremost but then leads others to not easy, but it’s certainly doable. It’s all about prioritising reach their full potential too.’ what’s important to you. If you look at some of the most successful people in the world and what they’re achieving, you might ask, “How do they have time for that?” It’s because they prioritise and plan. Everyone has the same number of hours in the day; it’s all about how you use them.’ Ireland’s journey in the Rugby World Cup 2023 was nothing short of remarkable. They began their campaign in Pool B with a dominant 82-8 victory over Romania and followed that up with a strong 59-16 win against Tonga. On September 23, they secured a thrilling 13-8 victory against Trinity is helping Ryan to prepare for the future by enabling the defending World Cup champions, South Africa, and on him to study Computer Science and Business Studies at October 7, they had an impressive victory against Scotland, Trinity Business School while competing at the same time. emerging victorious from Pool B. Crucially, Ryan can spread the average annual workload over a two-year period. He is slow-tracking his degree as he was selected for the Rugby World Cup. However, in the quarter-final, Ireland faced New Zealand’s formidable All Blacks, and despite a closely fought battle, fell short in their quest for victory. Nevertheless, the Irish team Trinity has accurately been described as ‘the cradle of Irish showcased their talent and determination throughout the Rugby Football’. In 1879, the Irish Rugby Football Union was tournament. We eagerly await more exciting rugby action formed in House 9, just a stone’s throw away from where and future successes for both Ryan and the Irish team. Baird now studies. In a show of support, Dublin University
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