Sevens star Ward joins Ulster on trial basis

Ulster person confirmed that Ireland Sevens prima Zac Ward will subordinate nan province's elder men's squad for an "extended trial" until nan autumn world window.

Ballynahinch autochthonal Ward, 25, scored 4 tries for nan Ireland Sevens broadside astatine this summer's Olympic Games successful Paris, helping them decorativeness sixth.

Ward's displays successful nan sevens codification saw him named nan men's sevens players' subordinate of nan twelvemonth grant astatine nan Rugby Players Ireland awards successful Dublin earlier this year.

“It’s awesome to beryllium welcoming Zac into nan squad, arsenic we ramp up preparations for nan caller season," said Ulster caput of rugby operations and recruitment Bryn Cunningham.

"Zac is coming disconnected nan backmost of a successful play playing pinch nan nationalist Sevens set-up, and we consciousness this is simply a bully opportunity for him to bring his skills and qualities into nan group successful nan weeks ahead.”

Ulster look Benetton and Exeter successful pre-season friendlies earlier opening their 2024-25 United Rugby Championship play astatine location to holders Glasgow connected 21 September.