Problems for Ulster as Ward sidelined by ankle problem

ULSTER’S inspirational skipper Andy Ward could be out of action until Christmas due to an ankle problem.

Ward goes into hospital on Monday to have a small spur that has been causing him discomfort for over a month removed from an ankle.

Ward is due to miss his second consecutive Celtic League tie with the injury and was not considered for tomorrow’s tie at St Helen’s against Swansea.