Zac Ward joins Ulster on a trial basis

TRIAL BASIS: Ulster confirm that Ireland Seven's player Zac Ward will join the senior men's squad on an extended trial until the Autumn international window. Picture: ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Ulster confirm that Ireland Seven's player Zac Ward will join the senior men's squad on an extended trial until the Autumn international window.

The 25-year-old has played an important role in the sucess of the Ireland Seven's team in recent years, culminating in a sixth place finish at the Olympic Games in Paris this summer.

Ward was a stand out in Ireland's games scoring four tries against Fiji, USA, New Zealand and Japan.

In recognition of his performanaces over the past season he was named the TritonLake Men's 7's Player's Player of the Year.

We can confirm that Ireland Sevens star, Zac Ward, will be joining the Senior Men's squad on a trial basis 🤝

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Ulster Rugby’s Head of Rugby Operations and Recruitment, Bryn Cunningham, said "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.”