Across 97 matches and nearly 4,900 minutes, Beard's output is defined above all by his tackle count — over 600 in total, averaging more than six per game, with a single-match peak of 16. His carrying numbers are modest by design, reflecting the disciplined, set-piece-focused role a lock typically fills, though his best games show he can contribute meaningfully with ball in hand when called upon. The consistency of his defensive workload across multiple competitions points to a player who provides reliable structure week after week.
Adam Beard is a professional rugby union lock registered with the Ospreys, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with winning lineout ball and adding grunt in the second row.
As a lock, Adam features for the Ospreys across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
Follow Adam Beard's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Ospreys news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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