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Stephen Ward played at two European Championships with the the Republic of Ireland

Stephen Ward hangs up his boots aged 36

Former Republic of Ireland, Burnley and Wolves defender Stephen Ward has announced his retirement aged 36.

Soccer • 22 Apr 22

Stephen Ward makes move to League Two Walsall

Former Republic of Ireland international defender Stephen Ward has joined League Two side Walsall.

Soccer • 09 Jul 21

Stephen Ward is targeting promotion with the Tractor Boys

Ward agrees deal with Ipswich Town

Former Republic of Ireland defender Stephen Ward has joined League One Ipswich Town on a one-year deal.

Soccer • 17 Aug 20

Stephen Ward will spend next season at Stoke

Stephen Ward signs season-long deal at Stoke City

Stephen Ward has linked up with fellow Ireland international James McClean having signed for Stoke City ahead of the start of the 2019-20 season.

Soccer • 26 Jun 19

Ward has opted out ahead of the upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers

Stephen Ward announces international retirement

After 50 caps, Ireland's Stephen Ward has announced his international retirement.

Soccer • 14 Mar 19

Jeff Hendrick's effort was deemed to be on target

Justice for Jeff as Ward may feature against Watford

Jeff Hendrick's Premier League goals tally for the 2018-19 season has been doubled as the Clarets midfielder has been credited with the his side's first goal from last week's 2-1 win over Fulham.

Soccer • 18 Jan 19

Robbie Brady, left, has made eight Premier League appearances for the Clarets this term, while Stephen Ward hasn't appeared in the league since August

Robbie Brady and Stephen Ward nearing Burnley return

Burnley manager Sean Dyche is hopeful Robbie Brady could be fit for Wednesday's Premier League trip to Huddersfield following a hip injury, though it is likely to come too soon for Irish team-mate Stephen Ward.

Soccer • 01 Jan 19

'He has been betrayed by some of his friends. That will be a disappointment for him.'

Manager insists Ireland need Keane's passion

The manager also says that Stephen Ward's international career won't be ended by his leaked message.

Soccer • 11 Sep 18

Curtis has scored five goals in six games for Portsmouth this season

Ronan Curtis added to Ireland squad as Ward ruled out

Portsmouth striker Ronan Curtis has been added to the Republic of Ireland squad for Tuesday's game against Poland, while defender Stephen Ward is out with a foot injury.

Soccer • 09 Sep 18

Southampton & Burnley play out gritty stalemate

Southampton ground out a goalless draw against Burnley to pick up the new Premier League season where they left off the last.

Soccer • 12 Aug 18

Stephen Ward last played in early December

Stephen Ward back in contention for Burnley

Republic of Ireland international Stephen Ward is ready to return for Burnley after missing almost two months with a knee injury.

Soccer • 06 Feb 18

Robbie Brady, left, could be set for a period of time on the sidelines

Brady would be a massive loss for Burnley, says Ward

Stephen Ward admits that the injury suffered by Burnley team-mate Robbie Brady at the weekend "didn't look great" and insists the Dubliner would be a "massive loss" to the club.

Soccer • 04 Dec 17

Jeff Hendrick looks set to start for Ireland against Denmark

O'Neill gives the thumbs-up on Hendrick fitness

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill has no last minute injury worries ahead of his side's World Cup qualifying play-off first-leg with Denmark tomorrow.

Soccer • 10 Nov 17

The Republic of Ireland squad took part in a training session at the FAI National Centre.

Hendrick completes session ahead of Denmark clash

Jeff Hendrick's chances of lining out for the Republic of Ireland this weekend have received a timely boost after he completed a training session with the squad.

Soccer • 09 Nov 17

The Ireland team warm-up ahead of training

Hendrick and Ward miss Ireland training again

Midfielder Jeff Hendrick once again sat out Ireland's training session with a glute / lower back problem.

Soccer • 08 Nov 17

Sean Dyche has enjoyed a positive start to the season with Burnley.

Report: Everton interested in Burnley boss Sean Dyche

Everton are interested in speaking with Burnley manager Sean Dyche with a view to inviting him to be their new manager, according to Sky Sports.

Soccer • 31 Oct 17

Stephen Ward: 'It's no surprise he's being linked here, there and everywhere given the job he's done here'

Stephen Ward desperate for Dyche to stay at Burnley

Sean Dyche celebrates five years in charge of Burnley on Monday and Republic of Ireland defender Stephen Ward is hopeful the "blow" of potentially losing him is not imminent.

Soccer • 30 Oct 17

Jeff Hendrick runs to celebrate his goal with Stephen Ward

Dyche hails Irish involvement in Burnley match winner

Burnley manager Sean Dyche took delight in the "tremendous" winning goal at Everton which involved Republic of Ireland internationals Jeff Hendrick, Stephen Ward and Robbie Brady.

Soccer • 01 Oct 17

Will Rob Elliot be able to dislodge Darren Randolph?

The Form XI: Ireland's best team on current form

This is the Republic of Ireland team to start against Moldova next week, if Martin O'Neill were to make his selection based on recent club performances.

Soccer • 27 Sep 17

Stephen Ward is hoping to see Ireland supporters get behind their side on Tuesday

Ward calls on fans to lift Ireland against Serbia

Stephen Ward has challenged the Republic of Ireland supporters to call upon the spirit of their shock victory over Germany to re-ignite their World Cup qualifying campaign.

Soccer • 04 Sep 17

Stephen Ward: 'We've worked very hard to get into this position at the minute, but a lot can change.'

Ward taking road to Russia one step at a time

Stephen Ward is not even contemplating the prospect of World Cup qualification as the Republic of Ireland attempt to edge a step closer to Russia.

Soccer • 02 Sep 17

Robbie Brady played a crucial role in Burnley's late goal

Burnley Irish confident ahead of Georgia clash

Robbie Brady says the Ireland squad are feeling "no pressure" going into the two upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Serbia.

Soccer • 27 Aug 17

Charlie Austin fires home from the spot for Southampton

Premier League wrap: Rice suffers Hammers heartbreak

Republic of Ireland U19 international Declan Rice made his first Premier League start for West Ham, but it ended in heartbreak as Southampton snatched a 3-2 win at the death.

Soccer • 20 Aug 17

Stephen Ward: 'It's just great to be part of a club like this at the minute.'

'Delighted' Ward pens fresh two-year Burnley deal

Stephen Ward has penned a fresh two-year deal with Burnley to cap a few days to remember for the 31-year-old defender.

Soccer • 14 Aug 17

Ward hits stunning goal as Burnley surprise Chelsea

Chelsea made a dismal start to their Premier League title defence as they fell to a 3-2 defeat by Burnley that featured red cards for Gary Cahill and Cesc Fabregas.

Soccer • 12 Aug 17