IRISH eyes were smiling as Ryan Lomas won the Captain’s Player of the Year award following the tight-head prop’s outstanding campaign.

The former Under 20 international became part of the set-up while still at Reading University during the 2021/22 season, when he debuted at Blackheath.

Ryan continued to learn his trade in the Titans (2^nd XV) the following term, before making 10 first-team appearances in 2023/24.

He upped his tally to 16 the following year, and grabbed his maiden try during a man-of-the-match performance in the Centenary fixture against Leicester Lions.

He also crossed the whitewash at home to Birmingham Moseley.

And the best, so far, was yet to come in 2025/26.

Ryan missed only three games during the campaign, collecting two more tries at Dings Crusaders and against visitors Bishop’s Stortford.

He therefore made his 50^th appearance in the 61-40 victory versus Sedgley Park in the final game of the season, and was a richly deserving recipient as Max Hayman’s pick for the silverware.

*Congratulations Ryan and we look forward to even more next season!