He made his international debut against Scotland at Lansdowne Road on 21 January 1978 at the age of 23, helping Ireland win 12–9.
[1][2] Ward also inspired Munster to a legendary win over New Zealand, scoring two drop goals and a conversion in a 12–0 victory at Thomond Park on 31 October 1978.
[6] Since retiring as a sportsman, Ward has worked as a sports journalist, most notably with the Irish Independent, and as a rugby commentator for Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ).
Ward is currently involved in St. Gerards School in Bray, where he is coaching the Senior Rugby team and has been doing so for a number of years now.
He constantly downplayed his fame and success and wouldn't even be in the room if another coach played video footage of his legendary tries.
Ward's early years were spent in Leeds until his father’s premature death in 1959 necessitated the family’s return to Ireland.