The past couple of years have been hugely eventful in the rugby journeys of Ward brothers Zac and Bryn.
Two years ago, Zac starred on sport’s biggest stage, helping the Ireland Sevens team reach the quarter-finals of the Paris Olympics.
Within a few weeks, he joined Ulster’s senior squad on a trial basis. He made his debut in December 2024 and has established himself as the first-choice left winger under head coach Richie Murphy.
He now has younger brother Bryn for company in the Ulster set-up. The 21-year-old has caught the eye since making his Ulster debut in October, his powerful performances in the back row prompting Ireland head coach Andy Farrell to bring him into the Ireland Six Nations squad.
In addition to lining up for Ulster together, the Wards – the sons of former Ulster and Ireland flanker Andy Ward – both represented Ireland in the XV side’s loss to England A earlier this month.
“I love it, it is cool,” Zac Ward told the Ireland Rugby Social when asked what is like to play for the same side as his brother.
“Growing up, playing mini-rugby and trying not to let Bryn get involved because there is five and a half years between us.
“It is really cool. It was nice getting to play a first game [together] this year, and I think we’ve played every game since that game which is pretty awesome.”
