Tadhg Beirne
With diamonds made under pressure, 2025 saw Ireland’s sporting treasure chest overflow
From golf to athletics, this year saw Irish sports stars show their mettle on the biggest stages
Munster hope to avoid getting bogged down against Ospreys
Clayton McMillan’s men have ongoing scrum and lineout issues
Tadhg Beirne shoulders blame for lineout malfunction in Munster’s defeat by Bath
Clayton McMillan looks for positives before Saturday’s showdown with Gloucester
Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland’s loss against South Africa highlighted one of our biggest problems
Saturday’s defeat to the Springboks highlighted Ireland’s lack of squad depth
Tadhg Beirne named in World Rugby team of the year
South Africa dominate team with Beirne being Ireland’s only representative
Tadhg Beirne believes Ireland will benefit from facing ‘gold standard’ Springboks scrum
Despite disappointment of defeat, Munster player feels national team is heading in the right direction
Munster’s Irish internationals could return for clash against Stormers
Forwards coach Alex Codling said decision would be taken later in the week on availability of Irish players
Ireland player ratings v Australia: Mack Hansen and Ryan Baird stand out
Jamison Gibson-Park was back in form as Ireland dismantled the Wallabies
Ireland are receiving more cards than before – is it a problem and why is it happening?
Some may blame coaching or rule changes, but evidence suggests team behaviour is a factor, too
Tadhg Beirne: ‘There’s so much more in us - we’re a far cry away from our potential at the moment’
Ireland backrow says he sees Rugby World Cup in 2027 as the ‘next big competition’
Tadhg Beirne happy to crown ‘season full of ups and downs’ with men’s player of the year nod
Backrower had a season to remember for Munster, Ireland and the Lions
Tadhg Beirne and Aoife Wafer cap memorable year with top awards from Irish rugby writers
Nora Stapleton and Nigel Carr also honoured as newest Hall of Fame inductees
Gerry Thornley: Classy Beauden Barrett kept his word for Tadhg Beirne
All Black outhalf supplied a statement to the disciplinary panel reviewing Beirne’s red card
Tadhg Beirne has red card for Beauden Barrett tackle rescinded
Ireland lock was shown a yellow card that was upgraded to red at Chicago game against New Zealand
Owen Doyle: Unwarranted Tadhg Beirne dismissal highlighted a problem in rugby officiating
Foul play review officer seemed to be the only person in Soldier Field who thought incident merited a red
TV lads’ verdict on Ireland’s performance against the All Blacks? Not very well done
Andrew Trimble’s optimism led him to make a high-stakes commitment
James Lowe feels pain of opportunity that slipped away but promises Ireland will bounce back
‘We’re going to put our best foot forward and hopefully rip into them’
‘What are you doing on the field, mate?’ – how New Zealand’s media reacted to win and red card
Ireland not spared the rod after defeat at Soldier Field but All Blacks also come in for criticism
Why perfecting the counterattack is central to Ireland’s World Cup evolution
Only time will tell if Andy Farrell’s side can evolve the way they need to
Gerry Thornley: Too old? Too Leinster? We’ll soon learn a lot about Andy Farrell’s Ireland
Key questions could be answered when Ireland take on four formidable opponents over the coming weeks
Jack Conan confident Ireland can put it up to All Blacks despite rustiness
Leinster’s mauling by Munster has made for useful lesson before Autumn Internationals opener
Owen Doyle: Why are we persisting with Mike Adamson and his perplexing decisions?
Referee’s performance in Connacht game was not up to the required standard
Superbly combative Munster win leaves Leinster with pocketful of regret
Munster were worthy winners after thrashing Leinster 31-14 at Croke Park on Saturday
Lions’ star man Tadhg Beirne ready for return to action for Munster’s clash with Leinster
Munster defence coach Denis Leamy expects Jack Crowley to be restored to team for Croke Park encounter
Lions tour player-by-player ratings: Beirne, Russell, Furlong and Gibson-Park lead the way
Hugo Keenan and Dan Sheehan among the Irish who had good tours
‘We’ll be having a reunion here in 12 years’ time’: Tadhg Beirne marks bittersweet end to ‘incredible journey’ Down Under
Andy Farrell doesn’t rule out leading the Lions for tour to New Zealand
Hugo Keenan’s last-minute try secures series win for Lions after epic tussle with Australia
Dan Sheehan and Tadhg Beirne among the other try scorers as Lions battle back from 18 points down
‘This game might be completely different’: Andy Farrell warns Lions to expect kick from wounded Wallabies
Side face a difficult second Test in Melbourne after eight-point victory over Australia a week ago
Conor Murray: A Lions whitewash of the Wallabies is on the cards unless Joe Schmidt can turn it around
The Australia coach has beefed up the pack following their defeat in the first Test, and they’re not going to roll over without a fight
Lions v Wallabies head-to-heads: Tadhg Beirne v Rob Valetini
Beirne shone bright in the opening Test while Valetini missed out due to injury
Tadhg Beirne admits Andy Farrell’s ‘quiet word’ played big part in first Test triumph
Irish forward put in outstanding display from the get-go against the Wallabies in Brisbane
Gerry Thornley: If anything there could have been more Irish in Lions side for first Test
Injuries to Hansen and Ringrose curtailed Lions’ green brigade
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