Ben Ryan

Ben Ryan is a British rugby coach and author born in 1971. He is best known for his memoir *Sevens Heaven: The Beautiful Chaos of Fiji's Olympic Dream* (2018), which chronicles his transformative experience coaching the Fiji national rugby sevens team to their first-ever Olympic gold medal at Rio 2016. The book blends sports memoir with cultural observation, exploring themes of leadership, cultural adaptation, and the clash between traditional Fijian values and modern professional sports. Ryan's writing style is accessible and reflective, offering insider perspectives on high-performance coaching and Pacific Island culture. His work has been praised for its honesty and insight into international rugby.