Tadhg Beirne signs new Munster deal

Colin Newboult

Munster and the IRFU have confirmed that Tadhg Beirne has signed a two-year contract extension that will see him remain with the province until June 2022.

The versatile Ireland international, who joined Munster on a two-year deal last June, has now committed to the province for a further couple of seasons.

In starting 18 of his 20 appearances to-date, the 27-year-old lock has also scored two tries.

Recognised for his impressive work-rate at the breakdown, he deservedly won man of the match awards at home and away against Exeter Chiefs in the Champions Cup, and against Leinster, Ospreys and Connacht in the PRO14.

The turnover king topped the charts in the Champions Cup with 15, and following committed performances in red he was nominated for Munster Rugby Player of the Year by his fellow team-mates in April.

On the international stage, Beirne has five Ireland caps, and made his Six Nations starting debut against Wales in March.