Ryan Esders (born 20 October 1986 in Kingston upon Hull) is an English former rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s. He played at club level in the Championship for York City Knights (three spells, including the second on loan from Harlequins RL for the 2010 season), in the Super League for Hull Kingston Rovers and Harlequins RL, and in the Championship for Dewsbury Rams as a second-row or loose forward.