#Michael Ward

First published on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 Captain Tim Forster was sitting in his battered Range Rover at the top of the gallops, on the Downs near Letcombe Bassett, waiting for his slowcoach chasers to lumber into view. When the first of them finally did, ears flopping, it was a horse about to run at Sandown's annual military meeting, where…

When an opportunity to play for Ireland in a Rugby League World Cup came calling for Michael Ward, there was no question what his answer would be. Whilst the decision may have been difficult for some, the part-time Batley Bulldogs prop and full-time maths teacher wasted no time in handing in his resignation, joining up with Ireland and staking his…

Second-rower Bentley has five caps to his name, while former England international Myler is set to make his debut for the Wolfhounds during the tournament. Ireland will be led by Hull KR prop George King, who is joined in the squad by Robins team-mate Frankie Halton and brother Toby. Ged Corcoran has selected 12 Super League players in all,…

Former Australia international Luke Keary and ex-England star Richie Myler are in Ireland's 24-man squad for the upcoming Rugby League World Cup. Sydney Roosters half-back Keary qualifies for Ireland through his father. Myler has switched international allegiance, having won eight caps for England. Ireland will be captained by Hull KR prop George…