Ryan McCauley is an Australian rugby union player of Irish descent, who plays as a lock for the English Premiership team the Exeter Chiefs. He has also represented Australia in the under 20s team and Schoolboys level. On 13 August 2021 McCauley signed for Exeter Chiefs, on a short term deal, from Western Force. On 16 October 2021, McCauley made his first Premiership start for Exeter Chiefs, against Wasps