Career
A New South Wales State of Origin and Australia national representative forward, he played in the National Rugby League for the Saint George Illawarra Dragons before going to Europe"s Super League and playing for French club Catalan Dragons. Ryles returned to Australia and played for the Sydney Roosters before finishing his career at the Melbourne Storm. Playing In 2000, Ryles made his National Rugby League debut, playing for the Street George Illawarra Dragons.
At the end of the 2001 NRL season, he went on the 2001 Kangaroo tour.
In June, 2008, the Dragons announced Ryles had signed with French Super League club, Catalan Dragons for two years commencing in 2009. Ryles returned to the NRL in 2010 with the Sydney Roosters and was part of the team that made the Grand Final that season.
However, after a disappointing 2011 season for the Roosters, his contract was terminated one year before its expiry. He subsequently signed with the Melbourne Storm for the 2012 season.
The Storm, who were the minor premiers in 2011, cited Ryles" experience as a major factor in his signing.
Ryles had played fifteen Tests for Australia and represented the New South Wales Blues on eight occasions. Highlights
Junior Clubs: Berkeley & Wests Illawarra
First Grade Debut: Round 15, Street George Illawarra v Parramatta, Parramatta Stadium, 14 May 2000.