Wasn’t it some kind of drinking escapade in Perpignan before the game v London?
I’m sure it was something to do with that game.
You’re right I always rated Ward. Maybe not as an amazing world class prop but as a good solid top end of SL prop who you need as your 2nd or 3rd prop in your squad. Kind of like Ava now.

Ward was sacked just before the start of the 2006 season, wasn't he? That would mean he was kept on for quite a while after the perpignan trip.

Hmmm interesting, I wonder what went on....

got drunk at the airport by all accounts. as Barrie mac once said he liked a drink but often at the wrong time

It was for several breaches of club rules over 12 months https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.indepe ... html%3famp

It was for several breaches of club rules over 12 months https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.indepe ... html%3famp

Must have been pretty serious as was a GB International at the time.
Apparently Thakray feel foul of TS re drinking too....

Ward had been given nuerous chances his dad even saved his once prior to his eventual departure.

Didn't Danny Ward breach club rules several times then the final straw was him getting drunk and having a punch-up at Diskin's wedding?

He liked a drink on more than one occasion but I heard he was sniffing around some one elses Mrs. Don't know if there is any truth to it but it came 2nd hand from his girlfriend

The big rumour around the time was that he been drunk and got lost in Perpignan airport. Anyone who has been there will realise he must have been reeeally drunk, cos that airport is tiny.

If true, of course.

Thats the rumour I heard. Took a swing at Tony Smith at the wedding. Probably all bunkum but still....

When Tony Smith came in, put an end to the drinking culture, stopped the infamous "Dews Fests" and generally cleaned up the squad. Some got onboard, some didnt want to.

He eventually rinsed the ones who didnt get onboard.