ULSTER HAVE MOVED quickly to secure Zac Ward’s future at the province, agreeing a three-year deal with the Ireland Sevens star until 2028.
Ward, who has been on trial at Ravenhill since his return from the Paris Olympics, delivered an eye-catching performance on his senior Ulster debut in last week’s Champions Cup defeat to Bordeaux-Begles.
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The 26-year-old was named Sevens Player of the Year and Players’ Player of the Year this season, and following his move into the 15-a-side game, was fast-tracked into the Emerging Ireland squad and featured during their tour of South Africa in the autumn.
After impressing on his debut, Ward retains his place on the wing in Ulster’s starting XV for Friday night’s URC interpro against Munster.
General manager Bryn Cunningham believes that Ward, whose father Andy won the 1999 Heineken Cup with Ulster, has the qualities to make a “real impact”.
“Watching his performances in the Sevens game, we felt that he showcased a number of transferable skills for the XVs game, with his strengths in ball-carrying, his speed, aerial skills, and try-scoring ability all strong attributes for playing in the backfield,” Cunningham said.
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Sevens star Zac Ward earns three-year Ulster deal
ULSTER HAVE MOVED quickly to secure Zac Ward’s future at the province, agreeing a three-year deal with the Ireland Sevens star until 2028.
Ward, who has been on trial at Ravenhill since his return from the Paris Olympics, delivered an eye-catching performance on his senior Ulster debut in last week’s Champions Cup defeat to Bordeaux-Begles.
The 26-year-old was named Sevens Player of the Year and Players’ Player of the Year this season, and following his move into the 15-a-side game, was fast-tracked into the Emerging Ireland squad and featured during their tour of South Africa in the autumn.
After impressing on his debut, Ward retains his place on the wing in Ulster’s starting XV for Friday night’s URC interpro against Munster.
General manager Bryn Cunningham believes that Ward, whose father Andy won the 1999 Heineken Cup with Ulster, has the qualities to make a “real impact”.
“Watching his performances in the Sevens game, we felt that he showcased a number of transferable skills for the XVs game, with his strengths in ball-carrying, his speed, aerial skills, and try-scoring ability all strong attributes for playing in the backfield,” Cunningham said.
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Rugby Ulster wing man Zac Ward