Ryan to leave England Sevens

England have announced that Ben Ryan will step down as Sevens coach after six years in charge.

The 41-year-old will try and find a replacement as England look for a smooth transition with the new Sevens World series starting in Australia on October 12.

Ryan was in charge for 56 Sevens World Series tournaments, and he picked up winning titles in Wellington (2008, 2013), Dubai (2010, 2011) and London (2008).

Under his leadership, England won the FIRA/AER European Grand Prix series in 2012 and finished fourth at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi.

Speaking about his time as manager, Ryan said: “I’m proud of what England Sevens has achieved in the last six years but I have decided that it is right for me and my career progress that I move on and let someone new take the side forward.

“I’ve loved working as England Sevens Head Coach and enjoyed every minute in a time of dramatic change for the sport and the squad. In 2007 I met one player for the first time at the airport heading for a tournament; six years later we have a full-time England squad operating to the highest professional standards.

“As a coach your goal is always to leave something in better shape to pass on to the next generation and I believe that’s been achieved.”

Ryan to leave England Sevens