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Ward happy to keep Bale under wraps

Stephen Ward declared himself satisfied that Ireland were able to keep Gareth Bale under control after the Wales star failed to impose himself during the stalemate at the Aviva.

Soccer • 25 Mar 17

Stephen Ward expects a derby atmosphere at the Aviva Stadium

Ward expects derby atmosphere at the Aviva Stadium

Stephen Ward expects a full-blown English Premier League-style derby clash to break out as Ireland welcome Wales to the Aviva Stadium on Friday night.

Soccer • 23 Mar 17

Preston duo Daryl Horgan and Andy Boyle have a great chance of continued inclusion in O'Neill's Ireland squad

Ten Hopefuls: O'Neill to name Ireland squad on Monday

Martin O'Neill will name his squad on Monday for the upcoming World Cup qualifier against Wales on 24 March and the friendly international against Iceland four days later.

Soccer • 09 Mar 17

Shane Long celebrates Ireland's famous Euro 2016 win over Italy

A year to remember and to build on for Ireland

It was a year to remember for the Irish footballers as they took on Europe's finest during the summer in France. Ed Leahy takes a look back at the year and looks forward to what lies in store for the Boys in Green.

Soccer • 21 Dec 16

Hendrick and Ward set Burnley on road to victory

Goals from Ireland internationals Jeff Hendrick and Stephen Ward helped Burnley record a 3-2 win over Bournemouth.

Soccer • 10 Dec 16

Burnley's Stephen Ward leaves the field of play with an injury

Ireland defenders O'Shea and Ward both injured

Martin O’Neill has been handed a double injury blow ahead of Ireland’s World Cup qualifier against Austria after defenders John O’Shea and Stephen Ward both went off injured in their team's Premier League games.

Soccer • 29 Oct 16

Stephen Ward has turned his attention to Vienna on 12 November

Ward turns attention to Austria after 'good week'

Stephen Ward is looking forward to the Republic of Ireland’s meeting with Austria next month after “a good week” in Group D World Cup qualifying.

Soccer • 10 Oct 16

Robbie Keane and Martin O'Neill embrace after Ireland's record goalscorer was substituted against Oman

Ward: Keane was one of the great internationals

As the tributes continue to flow in for Robbie Keane in the aftermath of his retirement from international football, Stephen Ward believes that as a nation we should be immensely proud of what the Irish goalscorer has actually achieved.

Soccer • 01 Sep 16

Ward is proud to have shared the pitch with the likes of Keane and Given

Ward: Ireland legends will be difficult to replace

With Ireland stalwarts Robbie Keane, Shay Given and John O'Shea set to consider international retirement, Stephen Ward believes it will be a while before the green shirt is worn by their likes again

Euro 2016 • 26 Jun 16

Ward picked up the ankle injury against Italy

Ward in race to be fit for French showdown

Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill has a major fitness concern over full-back Stephen Ward ahead of Sunday's Euro 2016 clash with hosts France.

Euro 2016 • 24 Jun 16

Stephen Ward feels there is a good vibe within the camp as they prepare for the serious business

Ward issues positive report on Euro preparations

Stephen Ward is confident the Republic of Ireland's preparations for Euro 2016 will send them into battle in exactly the right frame of mind to exorcise the ghosts of Poland.

Euro 2016 • 10 Jun 16

Shane Long and James McClean were both on the scoresheet against Slovakia

VIDEO: Stephen Ward sees Ireland improvement

Defender Stephen Ward believes the Republic of Ireland are showing signs of improvement as they continued their Euro 2016 preparations with a 2-2 draw against Slovakia.

Soccer • 05 Apr 16

Stephen Ward training at the Aviva on Wednesday

Stephen Ward eyes England game to boost fitness

Stephen Ward is hoping for some game time with the Republic of Ireland as he nears full fitness following an injury-plagued season.

Soccer • 04 Jun 15

Stephen Ward has sounded a warning for Scotland ahead of their November clash

Ward sets his sights on Scotland

Stephen Ward has warned Scotland that the Republic of Ireland will not surrender their unbeaten Euro 2016 start without a fight as the pair prepare to go head to head next month.

Soccer • 16 Oct 14

Stephen Ward is happy to be back in the Premier League

Ward delighted with Premier League return

Stephen Ward cannot wait to return to the Barclays Premier League after completing a move to Burnley from Wolves on the eve of the new season.

Soccer • 15 Aug 14

Turkey got the better of Ireland at the Aviva Stadium

Ward admits players still adjusting to O'Neill

Stephen Ward admitted Ireland players are still adjusting to manager Martin O’Neill after the 2-1 defeat to Turkey at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 26 May 14

Stephen Ward opened the scoring for Brighton against Leicester

Ward and Murphy on target in Championship

Ireland internationals Stephen Ward and Daryl Murphy both found the net in the Sky Bet Championship as their respective clubs pushed for promotion.

Soccer • 08 Apr 14

The first day at school was how summed up the first training session with Martin O'Neill and Roy Keane

Ward: Meeting Keane was 'surreal'

Stephen Ward enjoyed a "surreal" return to Republic of Ireland duty as he found himself on the same training pitch as boyhood hero Roy Keane.

Soccer • 12 Nov 13

Stephen Ward scored against Estonia in the second leg of the Euro 2012 qualification play-off

Ward signs one-year Brighton loan deal

Republic of Ireland international Stephen Ward has joined Championship side Brighton on a season-long loan from Wolves.

Soccer • 16 Aug 13

Ward & Treacy withdraw from Serbia trip

Stephen Ward and Keith Treacy have joined a lengthening list of withdrawals from the Republic of Ireland squad for Wednesday's friendly against Serbia in Belgrade.

Soccer • 13 Aug 12

Where was Lady Luck?

Stephen Ward on the Croatian disappointment

Paris 2024 • 11 Jun 12

Stephen Ward: 'We are all out here to do ourselves proud and do our country proud, our families, friends, everyone back home...'

Ward ready to realise 'childhood dream'

Before the Euro 2012 play-off victory over Estonia in November, Stephen Ward spoke at length about his dreams of playing in a major tournament.

Soccer • 08 Jun 12

Stephen Ward