Ireland’s Tadhg Beirne has been named in the World Rugby Team of the Year for the second year running. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/InphoIreland’s Tadhg Beirne has been named in the World Rugby Team of the Year for the second year running. The Munster secondrow is the only Irish player named in the side. South Africa dominated the team with six players, headlined by World Player of the Year Malcolm Marx. South Africa capped off a highly successful year by securing back-to-back Rugby Championship titles for the first time.

Source: The Irish Times November 25, 2025 13:47 UTC