In recognition of all of this and more, Tadhg Beirne has been named the Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland men’s player of the year for 2024/25. Beirne’s remarkable output saw him play 33 games for Munster, Ireland and the British & Irish Lions, accumulating a whopping 2,544 minutes playing time in total. Ireland’s unconvincing Japan job Listen | 37:21“It was a season full of ups and downs, like any season,” said Beirne, who was made Munster captain before the early-season departure of head coach Graham Rowntree. Tadhg Beirne with the Qatar Airways series trophy after the Lions' series win over Australia. Photograph: James Crombie/InphoA second-time tourist, Beirne was named Player of the Series following the Lions’ victorious tour of Australia.

Source: The Irish Times November 12, 2025 12:02 UTC