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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.
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]
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]
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]