Tadhg Beirne signs two-year contract extension with IRFU and Munster until 2027

The IRFU announced on Thursday that Tadhg Beirne had signed a new two-year contract extension that would keep him with Irish Rugby and Munster Rugby until 2027

Tadhg Beirne of Ireland celebrates with interim head coach Simon Easterby after victory against Scotland

Munster captain and Irish lock Tadhg Beirne has signed a two-year contract extension with the IRFU and Munster after successful negotiations.

In a statement, the IRFU wrote: 'Since making his Test debut in green against Australia in 2018, Beirne has established himself as a key figure in Ireland’s engine room and his commitment to Irish Rugby for a further two years is a major boost heading towards Rugby World Cup 2027.