# second row
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Last year
2023
depth chart
Crop of exciting young Irish locks can add to Farrell's frontline trio
27 Nov 2023
10.9k
9
ANALYSIS
Munster's player of the season? Jean Kleyn but the competition is strong
25 May 2023
6.5k
15
All time
STANDOUT
Kieran Treadwell's stock rises for Ireland in excellent win over the Māori
12 Jul 2022
23.3k
20
Run Ryan Run
'Rugby is going to be a small part of my life... I want to make it as meaningful as possible'
26 Feb 2022
12.2k
3
Tighthead Lock
Leinster set to sign lock Jenkins from Munster ahead of next season
19 Jan 2022
51.2k
93
locks
'If you’re picking on form, it’s Itoje and Henderson' - Rory Best
Updated
19 Jul 2021
23.2k
14
Lions Lock
'It’s a massive opportunity. It’s the last game before the first Test selection'
15 Jul 2021
8.5k
4
Potential
'Athletically, he is phenomenal. We really don't produce guys like him in Ireland'
6 Mar 2021
93.8k
18
STANDOUT
Top carrier, tackler, passer, and jackler - Tadhg Beirne's best game yet for Ireland
9 Feb 2021
20.7k
30
form
'His athleticism is ridiculous but he can also pack a scrum' - Beirne pushes for Ireland start
Updated
29 Jan 2021
27.1k
22
Irish Abroad
Irish lock Regan earns training contract with Super Rugby's Highlanders
22 Dec 2020
13.4k
3
Pride of Skerries
Stalwart lock Alan O'Connor keeps getting better for McFarland's Ulster
10 Dec 2020
3.6k
4
Physical
Roux proud to play part for Ireland with family watching on from South Africa
16 Nov 2020
8.2k
4
Fronting Up
Beirne shows up strongly alongside immense Ryan in Ireland's second row
3 Nov 2020
10.7k
5
Boost
France lock le Roux free to play against Ireland after avoiding ban at hearing
27 Oct 2020
7.2k
6
depth chart
Munster back promising academy locks after 'devastating' RG Snyman injury
26 Aug 2020
27.1k
35
Key Man
James Ryan's injury a big blow but Leinster have second row depth to cope
4 Aug 2020
8.0k
11
Irish Abroad
Irish lock O'Shea signs for French Pro D2 club after leaving Munster
6 Jul 2020
10.1k
3
Déise Man
'I can't wait to learn off RG Snyman... It's like man against boys in some of the clips'
11 May 2020
13.7k
56