- Date of Birth08 / 10 / 1954
- Lions Tours1980
- International CapsIreland / Lions
- Lions Origin SchoolsSt Mary's College Rathmines
- Lions Origin ClubsMunster, Garryowen, Barbarians, Greystones, St Marys College, Leinster
Tony Ward made his international debut for Ireland against Scotland in 1978 and kicked two penalties and a conversion in a 12-9 win on his way to a 38-point haul for the Championship, a record for a debutant.
His impressive performances for Ireland and a European Player of the Year award in 1979 saw him selected for the Lions Tour to South Africa a year later.
In his only Test of the Tour, Ward struck 18 of the Lions’ 22 with five successful penalties and a drop goal but ultimately the Springboks’ five tries proved too much as the hosts came through as 26-22 winners.
Ward was replaced by Gareth Davies for the second Test, who was in turn replaced by Ollie Campbell for the final two matches in the series.
The Dubliner is also fondly remembered for being part of the Munster side that beat New Zealand in October 1978 but could also turn his hand to football playing for Limerick United in the UEFA Cup against Southampton in 1981.