Six Nations: Ireland locks Tadhg Beirne will miss the rest of the tournament | Rugby League News
Ireland Locker Tadhg Beirne will miss the rest of the Six Nations after spending up to 12 weeks out with an ankle injury; Beirne, who started his country’s 14 Final Tests, left Aviva Stadium on crutches after victory over France
Last Updated: 16/02/23 12:40 pm
Ireland lockout Tadhg Beirne will miss the rest of the Six Nations after spending up to 12 weeks out with an ankle injury.
The Munster 31-year-old will undergo surgery on Thursday, after being forced out early in the second half of Saturday’s 32-19 win over France in Dublin.
Beirne, who started his country’s 14 Final Tests, left Aviva Stadium on crutches.
“Tadhg Beirne will undergo surgery today [Thursday] about the ankle injury he sustained during Saturday’s win over France,” read a tweet from the Irish Rugby Union.
“Unfortunately, Tadhg will be excluded for up to 12 weeks.”