Ulster’s rising star is enjoying rapid rise to top and training with Ireland

Bryn Ward has only been with the Ireland squad for the last week and a half. Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile
Bryn Ward was talking to his mother Wendy the other day when he suddenly remembered that his goal at the start of the season was to play five games for Ulster.
Having only just turned 21, and still part of his home province’s academy, it was a realistic target to set, only he managed to surpass it halfway through a season that has seen Ward play nine games for Ulster, and earn his first full call-up to the Ireland squad.