Bryn Ward
Irish rugby union player
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Bryn Ward (born 17 July 2004)[1] is an Irish rugby union player who plays in the back row for Ulster Rugby. He represented Ireland Under-20 in 2024.
| Born | 17 July 2004 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 115 kg (254 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Royal Belfast Academical Institution | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Andy Ward (father); Zac Ward (brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.[2] He played club rugby for Ballynahinch RFC.[3][4]
Rugby career
Ward was named in Ireland's squad for the 2024 Six Nations Under 20s Championship.[3][5][6][7] 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.[8]
In June 2024, he was named as a new entrant to the Ulster Rugby Academy for the 2024–25 season.[3] His first season was disrupted by a knee injury sustained while playing for Ballynahinch.[9] He made his senior Ulster debut in a United Rugby Championship match against the Lions at Ellis Park in October 2025.[10][11] In January 2026 he was called up as a training panellist for Ireland ahead of the 2026 Six Nations Championship, and to the Ireland 'A' squad for the fixture against England 'A'.[12]