In 2006 Ryan won an
All-Ireland Minor Hurling medal with Tipperary playing in goals. In 2009 Johnny won a
Munster Under-21 Hurling Championship for Tipperary. In 2011 Johnny was Man of the Match in Drom & Inch's first ever county final win playing at midfield. On 11 March 2012, Ryan made his senior Tipperary debut against
Galway in the
2012 National Hurling League, coming on as a substitute and scoring a point in a 2-20 a 2-18 win. ==Honours==