Zac Ward
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Zac Ward is an Irish rugby union player. He represents Ireland internationally at Rugby Sevens. He is the son of former International Andy Ward.
Early life[edit]
By 2004, Ward was already playing age group rugby in Ulster.[1] He attended Down High School,[2] and Hartpury College.[3]
Career[edit]
In November 2021, Ward was called up to the Ireland Sevens squad for the World Rugby Sevens Series event in Dubai.[4] In May 2023, Ward featured as Ireland finished sixth at the World Rugby Sevens Series event in London.[5] Ward was then selected for the Ireland squad for the 2023 European Games held in Kraków in June 2023.[6] Ward played with in the final against Great Britain, with Ireland winning gold in the tournament and therefore qualifying for the 2024 Olympic Games.[7]
Personal life[edit]
He is the son of former rugby union International Andy Ward and was born during his father’s triumphant 1998–99 Heineken Cup campaign with Ulster Rugby.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ "Andy Ward: Time for Zac to take the centre stage". Belfast Telegraph. 19 April 2004. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ^ Ward, Tony (22 January 2016). "Inst hit a rich vein of form as they chase back-to-back Ulster titles". Independent.ie. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ^ "The season starts early for no less than 12 Hartpury connections named in Singha Premiership 7s squads". Hartpuryrfc. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ^ "Four Ulster players named in Ireland Sevens squads ahead of World Series return". Belfast Telegraph. 24 November 2021. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ^ "Ireland Men End World Series With Sixth Place Finish In London". Irish Rugby. 21 May 2023. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ^ "Ireland Men Begin Olympic Qualifier With Brace Of Wins". Irish Rughy. 25 June 2023. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ^ "European Games: Ireland sevens beat Great Britain 26-12 in final to qualify for 2024 Olympic Games". BBC Sport. 27 June 2023. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ^ Mairs, Gavin (6 May 2004). "Ward passion for Ulster runs deep". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 28 June 2023.