Bryn Ward: 'I’ve had a great season so far and, hopefully, I can continue.' Photograph: Ben Brady/InphoBryn Ward says he will do everything he can to grab a first Irish senior cap this week. Remarkably still on an academy contract in Ulster, Ward may get his first senior minutes for Ireland at the Aviva Stadium against Italy on Saturday (kick-off 2.10pm). His New Zealand-born father, Andy, also spent most of his career with Ulster and Ireland, playing 28 times in the Irish backrow, lining out in the 1999 World Cup. “And kind of rolling into each game week, just trying to make sure I stay in the squad and do everything I can and keep fighting for the position.

Source: The Irish Times February 11, 2026 20:34 UTC