Anthony Joseph Patrick Ward

Anthony Joseph Patrick Ward

Anthony Joseph Patrick Ward was born in Dublin on 8 October 1954 and educated at St Mary's College. He was a PE teacher and company director and played at fly-half for Garryowen and Greystones. In 1978 he kicked two drop goals in Munster's famous 12-nil victory over the All Blacks. Three years later he again dropped a goal in the province's victory over the Wallabies. In 19 internationals for Ireland between 1978 and 1987 he scored 113 points. In 1980 Tony Ward toured South Africa with the British Isles and scored 48 points in five appearances, including the first test. Later that year he represented Scotland & Ireland against England & Wales in the WRU's centenary season.