Bryn Ward
Bryn Ward is an Irish rugby union player who plays in the back row for Ulster Rugby. He represented Ireland national under-20 [rugby union team|Ireland Under-20] in 2024.
Early life
Ward was educated at Royal Belfast Academical Institution. He played schools rugby for RBAI, including involvement in the school's Ulster Schools' Senior Cup-winning campaign in 2023. He played club rugby for Ballynahinch RFC.Rugby career
Ward was named in Ireland's squad for the 2024 Six Nations Under [20s Championship]. 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.In June 2024, he was named as a new entrant to the Ulster Rugby Academy for the 2024–25 season. His first season was disrupted by a knee injury sustained while playing for Ballynahinch. He made his senior Ulster debut in a United Rugby Championship match against the Lions at Ellis Park in October 2025. 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'.