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Tadhg Beirne

Tadhg Beirne
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Tadhg Beirne

Tadhg Beirne is a lock who represents Munster and Ireland. In 2025, he toured with the British and Irish Lions.

Nationality

Ireland

Age

34

Position

Lock

Height

198cm

Weight

113kg

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Tadhg Beirne Performance Analysis

Six Nations 2026

Tadhg Beirne featured in 3 matches during the 2026 Six Nations, representing Ireland. Results included 3 wins and 0 losses.

Ireland finished 2nd in the 2026 Six Nations, having won 4 and lost 1 of their 5 matches.

Tadhg Beirne played 337 minutes across the Six Nations 2026. In attack he made 28m with ball in hand, beating 1 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he completed 73 tackles at a rate of 24.33 per game.

In the Six Nations 2026, Tadhg Beirne completed more passes than any other Lock in the competition, with 35 at an accuracy of 97%. He also contributed 1 try assist and made 48 touches

His tackle completion rate of 94% was among the highest of any Lock's in the Six Nations.

He provided more try assists than any other Lock's in the Six Nations.

He completed more passes than any other Lock in the Six Nations.

Rugby World Cup 2023

Tadhg Beirne featured in 5 matches during the 2023 Rugby World Cup, representing Ireland. Results included 4 wins and 1 loss.

Tadhg Beirne represented Ireland at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, where Ireland were eliminated at the Quarter Final stage.

Tadhg Beirne played 368 minutes across the Rugby World Cup 2023, carrying the ball further than any other Lock in the process with 140m. He beat 2 defenders and scored 3 tries, completing 56 tackles at a rate of 11.2 per game.

In the Rugby World Cup 2023, Tadhg Beirne completed 26 passes at an accuracy of 93%, contributing 0 try assists and making 54 touches.

He carried the ball further than any other Lock's in the Rugby World Cup.

Nations Championship 2026

Tadhg Beirne has featured in 4 matches during the 2026 Nations Championship to date, representing Ireland, with 3 wins and 1 loss.

Ireland are currently 3rd in the 2026 Nations Championship table, having played 4 of their 4 matches.

Tadhg Beirne has played 269 minutes across the 2026 Nations Championship so far. In attack he has made 29m with ball in hand, beating 1 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he has completed 45 tackles at a rate of 11.25 per game.

In the Nations Championship 2026, Tadhg Beirne has ranked in the top 5% of Lock's for passing, completing 28 passes at an accuracy of 97%, with 0 try assists and 43 touches.

His tackle completion rate of 96% was among the highest of any Lock's in the Nations Championship.

  • He ranked in the top 5% of Lock for passes completed in the Nations Championship.
  • Investec Champions Cup 2026/2027

    Tadhg Beirne has featured in 1 matches during the 2026/2027 Investec Champions Cup to date, representing Munster Rugby, with 1 win and 0 losses.

    Tadhg Beirne is representing Munster Rugby in the 2026/2027 Investec Champions Cup season, who currently sit 2nd in the table with 1 matches played.

    Tadhg Beirne has played 80 minutes across the 2026/2027 Investec Champions Cup so far. In attack he has made 10m with ball in hand, beating 0 defenders and scoring 1 try. Defensively he has completed 13 tackles at a rate of 13 per game.

    In the Investec Champions Cup 2026/2027, Tadhg Beirne has ranked in the top 5% of Lock's for passing, completing 10 passes at an accuracy of 77%, with 0 try assists and 19 touches.

  • He ranked in the top 5% of Lock for passes completed in the Investec Champions Cup.
  • United Rugby Championship 2026/2027

    Tadhg Beirne has featured in 1 matches during the 2026/2027 United Rugby Championship to date, representing Munster Rugby, with 0 wins and 1 loss.

    Tadhg Beirne is representing Munster Rugby in the 2026/2027 United Rugby Championship, who currently sit 12th in the table with 5 matches played.

    Tadhg Beirne has played 160 minutes across the 2026/2027 United Rugby Championship so far. In attack he has made 16m with ball in hand, beating 0 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he has completed 28 tackles at a rate of 28 per game.

    In the United Rugby Championship 2026/2027, Tadhg Beirne has completed 9 passes at an accuracy of 100%, contributing 0 try assists and making 13 touches.

    Tadhg Beirne Bio

    Born 8 January 1992, Tadhg Beirne began playing rugby at a young age. Thanks to a string of excellent performances in his youth, he was picked up by the Leinster Academy and eventually graduated to the first team in 2015. However, after only four appearances off the bench for the first XV, he was released in 2016.

    After his release from Leinster, Tadhg Beirne signed for Scarlets. He made an immediate impact for the side and played a crucial role in their successful 2016-17 season, when they captured the Pro12 title. This was their first piece of major silverware since the 2003-04 season.

    After making more than 50 appearances for Scarlets, Tadhg Beirne moved back to Ireland in 2018 when he signed for Munster. In his first full season with the club, he was named in the 2018-19 Pro14 Dream Team. This was the second time he earned the accolade in as many seasons. 

    Fast forward to the 2022-23 season and Tadhg Beirne won the United Rugby Championship with Munster. A year later, in 2024, he was officially named as the club’s captain. 

    Due to his impressive performances for both Scarlets and Munster, Tadhg Beirne has been a regular for Ireland over the years. He made his debut for the national team in 2018 and has since won two Six Nations Championships, including a Grand Slam in 2023. 

    Thanks to his success on the international stage, Tadhg Beirne was called up to represent the British and Irish Lions on their 2021 tour of South Africa. He played in two tests on the tour, featuring as a replacement on both occasions. 

    In 2025, he played in all three British and Irish Lions tests during the team’s tour of Australia. After the Lions claimed a 2-1 series victory, Beirne was named as the Player of the Series. 

    With a string of impressive performances for club and country behind him, we can't wait to see what else Tadhg Beirne can achieve in the game.

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