Scarlets sign lock Tadhg Beirne from Leinster

Scarlets have signed 24-year-old lock Tadhg Beirne from Leinster ahead of the 2016-17 season.

Scarlets general manager of rugby Jon Daniels said: "He has made a brave move to leave Ireland to pursue a new challenge and further his rugby career."

Beirne has made four senior Leinster appearances and has played for Ireland Under-20 and Ireland Sevens.