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Ward To Join Ulster For Extended Trial

New Ulster recruit Zac Ward is pictured scoring a try for Ireland during their quarter-final clash with Fiji at the Olympic Games last month ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Ulster Rugby have confirmed that Ireland Sevens international Zac Ward will join the province’s senior Men’s squad for an extended trial until the autumn international window.

Ward played an important role in the Ireland Men’s Sevens team’s success in recent season, culminating in a sixth place finish at the Olympic Games in Paris.

The 25-year-old Ballynahinch forward put in a number of strong performances during the tournament at the Stade de France, scoring tries against Fiji, the USA, New Zealand, and Japan.

In recognition of his impressive displays over the past season, Ward was honoured as the TritonLake Men’s Sevens Players’ Player of the Year at the Rugby Players Ireland Awards in May.

Ulster Rugby’s Head of Rugby Operations and Recruitment, Bryn Cunningham, commented: “It’s great to be welcoming Zac into the squad, as we ramp up preparations for the new season.

“Zac is coming off the back of a successful period playing with the national Sevens set-up, and we feel this is a good opportunity for him to bring his skills and qualities into the group in the weeks ahead.”