Thankfully he didn’t call it quits! The Lions suffered a 28-24 loss to Argentina last week at the Aviva Stadium in their first game of the 2025 Tour. Despite the loss, there were a number of impressive performances on the night, such as Finlay Bealham, who scrummaged ferociously and was his side’s top tackler. The […]

9 months ago

A bit harsh. Finlay Bealham was the first late call-up to the Lions squad, after Zander Fagerson was forced to withdraw through injury. While it is cruel luck for the Scot, most fans were delighted for the popular Connacht man, who many felt should have been named in the original squad. Sale Sharks tighthead Asher […]

9 months ago

From ‘Bull’ Hayes to Mike Ross, then on to Wexford’s finest. For the past 24 years, Irish rugby has been blessed to have three brilliant tighthead props. John Hayes, Mike Ross and Tadhg Furlong have 239 Test caps for Ireland, between them, another nine for the British & Irish Lions and have played big roles […]

2 years ago

Connacht were leading at the time, but their cause was made much easier by this. Finlay Bealham was unlucky and, in another, important way, very fortunate during a scary incident at The Sportsground, on Friday night. Connacht defeated Bristol Bears and claimed a try-scoring bonus point in the process, helping their slim chances of reaching […]

2 years ago

Just when Connacht fans start thinking it is swinging their way… Connacht posted to Instagram last Monday about ‘the mood when you are sitting top of the table’. One week and one defeat on, they are down to fifth. The United Rugby Championship comes at you fast. Pete Wilkins’ side won their opening three games […]

2 years ago

Yet another injury concern for Ireland. Andy Farrell provided an injury update on Finlay Bealham after Ireland’s 34-20 victory over Italy in Rome on Saturday. Ireland solidified their place atop of the Six Nations championship with a win over a much-improved Italian side on Saturday, although the victory has come at a cost. Andy Farrell […]

3 years ago