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10 February 2023; Head coach Andy Farrell, left, and Finlay Bealham during the Ireland rugby captain's run at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Bealham a 'great fit' for Lions, says Farrell

British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell believes replacement call-up Finlay Bealham will prove a "great fit" for the squad following the "heartbreaking" withdrawal of injured Scotland prop Zander Fagerson.

Rugby • 11 Jun

Finlay Bealham

Bealham missed out on selection for the initial squad, but was called up before the tour after injury ruled out Scotland's Zander Fagerson.

British and Irish Lions • 19 Jun

Finlay Bealham will go on his first Lions tour

Connacht's Bealham called up to Lions squad

Connacht and Ireland prop Finlay Bealham has been called up to the British and Irish Lions squad in place of the injured Zander Fagerson.

Rugby • 09 Jun

Finlay Bealham earns his 50th Ireland cap against France on Saturday

'An incredible honour' - Bealham proud to hit 50 caps

Finlay Bealham believes he's in the best form of his career as he reaches his 50th Irish cap.

Rugby • 07 Mar

Finlay Bealham has helped Ireland to back-to-back wins in the Six Nations

'The lads are calling me Lazarus' – Bealham

Ireland fans may have been fearing the worst when Finlay Bealham went down injured against England but 'Lazarus' has made quite the recovery.

Rugby • 12 Feb

Mack Hansen suffered a cut to his leg against England

Ireland's Hansen and Bealham on course for Scotland tie

Tadhg Furlong and Joe McCarthy have been ruled out of Ireland's Guinness Six Nations game against Scotland but Finlay Bealham and Mack Hansen are on course to be fit.

Rugby • 05 Feb

Ireland pair Hansen and Bealham on course for Scotland

Tadhg Furlong and Joe McCarthy have been ruled out of Ireland's Guinness Six Nations game against Scotland but Finlay Bealham and Mack Hansen are on course to be fit.

Rugby • 05 Feb

Finlay Bealham suffered a leg injury against England

Ireland sweating on Bealham and Hansen for Scots trip

Ireland are hopeful that Finlay Bealham and Mack Hansen will be available to face Scotland after the pair picked up injuries in the Six Nations win over England.

Rugby • 03 Feb

Finlay Bealham will win his 47th Ireland cap against England

Bealham embracing the 'weirdness' as he nears 50 caps

Tighthead Finlay Bealham discusses becoming comfortable as the experienced starter, his desire to hit 50 caps for Ireland, and how Ireland 'welcome all the weirdness' inside their squad.

Rugby • 01 Feb

Finlay Bealham starts for Connacht away to the Scarlets

Experience matters as Bealham and Connacht go to Wales

While Connacht won on their last visit to the Scarlets, Finlay Bealham only knows of defeat in Llanelli.

United Rugby Championship • 04 Oct 24

Finlay Bealham could return for Connacht this week

Connacht confident of Bealham return for Sharks visit

Connacht look set to welcome Finlay Bealham back to their squad for Saturday's visit of the Sharks to Galway.

United Rugby Championship • 24 Sep 24

Finlay Bealham proved an able replacement for Tadhg Furlong

Bealham form presents Farrell with 'neat challenge'

Connacht boss Pete Wilkins says Finlay Bealham has given Andy Farrell a "neat challenge" when it comes to Ireland's next Six Nations match against Wales.

Rugby • 13 Feb 24

Josh Caulfield was sent off against Connacht

EPCR to appeal Caulfield red card decision

Champions Cup organisers are to appeal against the overturning of the red card shown to Josh Caulfield for Bristol against Connacht.

Rugby • 29 Jan 24

Bealham was left with noticeable scars on the side of his head

Caulfield red card for stamp on Bealham overturned

Bristol Bears second row Josh Caulfield is free to play after his red card from Friday's Investec Champions Cup Pool 1 game against Connacht was overturned.

Rugby • 23 Jan 24

Battle-scarred but Connacht's Ireland duo good to go

Connacht boss Pete Wilkins is confident Ireland duo Bundee Aki and Finlay Bealham will be "fighting fit" for the Six Nations after coming through a bruising Champions Cup encounter with Bristol on Friday night.

Rugby • 21 Jan 24

Bundee Aki went to Lyon but was not in the matchday 23

Wilkins explains Aki and Bealham absence

Connacht have explained that Bundee Aki and Finlay Bealham missed their Champions Cup loss to Lyon through the IRFU's player-management programme.

Rugby • 17 Jan 24

Hansen in action for the Brumbies in 2021

Plenty of 'free spirits' - Fardy hails Hansen impact

It's not just Mack Hansen's game that has come on in leaps and bounds since he made the switch to Connacht and Ireland, says Scott Fardy.

Rugby • 22 Nov 23

Finlay Bealham joined Connacht's academy structure in 2011

Bealham signs new Connacht deal

Connacht prop Finlay Bealham has agreed a two-year contract extension which will see him remain with the province until the end of the 2025/26 season.

Rugby • 01 Nov 23

Jack Carty is unlikely to face Glasgow next Saturday

'Nasty' facial injury likely to rule Carty out

Jack Carty is likely to miss Connacht's next two games after suffering a cut to his face in the URC win over Ospreys.

Rugby • 23 Oct 23

Bealham has won 34 caps since his debut in 2016

'Make the minutes count' - Bealham wants a big impact

Ireland prop Finlay Bealham is looking to make another big impact against Scotland next Saturday, after an impressive cameo off the bench versus South Africa, writes Neil Treacy.

Rugby • 03 Oct 23

Finlay Bealham won his 34th cap against South Africa on Saturday

Ireland target 'tidy up' ahead of Scotland showdown

Prop Finlay Bealham feels Ireland have "lots to tidy up" ahead of a crunch Rugby World Cup clash with rivals Scotland.

Rugby • 27 Sep 23

Finlay Bealham at Ireland training on Tuesday morning

Updated Bealham cleared, Conan and Sheehan step up training

Jack Conan, Finlay Bealham and Dan Sheehan all took part in training today in Tours as Ireland prepare for their World Cup clash against South Africa on Saturday.

Rugby • 19 Sep 23

James Lowe (l) and Finlay Bealham have made their homes in Ireland

New Irish Lowe and Bealham ready to rock the world

It's almost hard to believe that James Lowe and Finlay Bealham are about to appear in their first World Cup for Ireland.

Rugby • 04 Sep 23

Finlay Bealham

An Ireland international since 2016, the 31-year-old has got better with age in recent seasons.

profiles • 19 Oct 23

John Muldoon and Connacht celebrating in 2016

Pro12 victory not on Connacht minds ahead of URC semi

Connacht want to create more history when they face the Stormers rather than look back on past glory.

Rugby • 12 May 23