Hunter Ward

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Hunter Ward
Place of birthAustralia
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Current team Waratahs
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2023- Waratahs 4 (0)
Correct as of 11 May 2024

Hunter Ward is an Australian rugby union player, who most recently played for the Waratahs. His preferred position is flanker. [1]

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Early career

Ward is from Orange, New South Wales, [2] and moved to the coast to represent Manly at club level, where he earned the nickname the 'Combat Wombat'. [3]

Professional career

Ward was called into the Waratahs squad ahead of Round 6 of the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season. [4] He made his debut in this match against the Brumbies, before making a further appearance in Round 9 starting against the Blues. [5]

References

  1. "Hunter Ward". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  2. "'Combat Wombat', sons of guns and the contact-hungry lock: The unheralded Waratahs ready to 'take a swing' at Blues". Rugby.com.au. 20 April 2023. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  3. "Shute Shield Shake Up: Captain's challenge inspires Manly to stunning win over Gordon". Rugby News. 5 June 2023. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  4. "Team News - Jorgensen and Foketi return for Brumbies encounter". NSW Waratahs (Press release). 30 March 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
  5. "Match Report - Undermanned Waratahs go down to Blues in Auckland". NSW Waratahs. 22 April 2023. Retrieved 26 November 2023.