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| Notable relative(s) | Andy Ward (father); Zac Ward (brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bryn Ward is an Irish rugby union player who plays in the back row for Ulster Rugby. He represented Ireland Under-20 in 2024.
Early life
Ward was educated at Royal Belfast Academical Institution (RBAI). He played schools rugby for RBAI, including involvement in the school's Ulster Schools' Senior Cup-winning campaign in 2023.[1] He played club rugby for Ballynahinch RFC.[2][3]
Rugby career
Ward was named in Ireland's squad for the 2024 Six Nations Under 20s Championship.[2][4][5][6] He also featured for Ireland at the 2024 World Rugby Under 20 Championship, including selection at openside flanker for the third-place play-off against New Zealand.[7]
In June 2024, he was named as a new entrant to the Ulster Rugby Academy for the 2024–25 season.[2] His first season was disrupted by a knee injury sustained while playing for Ballynahinch.[8] He made his senior Ulster debut in a United Rugby Championship match against the Lions at Ellis Park in October 2025.[9][10]
Personal life
Ward is the son of former Ireland international and Ulster player Andy Ward.[4] His older brother, Zac Ward, is also a rugby union player.[4][10]
References
- ^ "Jacob Boyd leads RBAI to thrilling Ulster Schools Senior Cup title". The Irish Times. 17 March 2023. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- ^ a b c "Ulster Add Ireland U20 Stars To Academy". IrishRugby.ie. Irish Rugby Football Union. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- ^ Bryn Ward playing stats at FinalWhistle.ie
- ^ a b c "Murphy And Ward Making Good Strides With Ireland Under-20s". IrishRugby.ie. Irish Rugby Football Union. 15 March 2024. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- ^ "Evan O'Connell to captain Ireland for U20 Six Nations campaign". The42.ie. 16 January 2024. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- ^ Walsh, Daire (15 March 2024). "The son of Ulster's Heineken Cup hero seeking U20 Six Nations glory". The42.ie. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- ^ "Ireland Men's U20s Team Named For Third Place Play-Off Against New Zealand". IrishRugby.ie. 17 July 2024. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- ^ "Six Players Join Ulster Academy For 2025/26 Season". IrishRugby.ie. 4 June 2025. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- ^ "Highlights: October 2025". Rugby Players Ireland. Rugby Players Ireland. 4 November 2025. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- ^ a b "Ulster rugby is very much a family affair for the Wards as Zac prepares for Cardiff Euro trip". The Irish News. 12 December 2025. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
