Ryan joined up with the Leopards on a two-year contract from Wigan Warriors at the end of last season. An England Academy international prop forward who came up through the scholarship and academy ranks with Wigan, he gained valuable first team experience playing in the Championship and League One in 2024.

Warrington born, Ryan signed scholarship forms with Wigan in 2019 and featured for England Academy against France in 2023. At the start of the 2024 season, he scored two tries for Wigan in a warmup game at Midlands Hurricanes. Brown played for Wigan Reserves in their 50-36 win over Leopards Reserves at Sutton Park in April and went on to make three appearances for the ‘Canes on dual registration in 2024.

He also enjoyed an extended loan spell at Barrow Raiders, playing eleven Championship games for Paul Crarey’s side. He subsequently joined the Raiders on loan for the entire 2025 season alongside Kavan Rothwell to further his experience.