Kieran Paul Treadwell (born 6 November 1995) is a professional rugby union player who plays as a lock and flanker for Prem Rugby club Harlequins. Born in England, he represents Ireland at international level after qualifying on ancestry grounds.
Professional career Born in Sutton, south London, he attended The John Fisher School. His mother is Irish, and he represented Ireland at under-18 level.Gerry Thornley, "Kieran Treadwell keen to make the most of his ‘second chance’ with Ireland", The Irish Times, 31 January 2022 He joined the Harlequins academy ahead of the 2014–15 season, and made his senior debut for the club in 2014."Kieran Treadwell to leave Harlequins", Quins.co.uk, 22 January 2016 He had a dual registration deal with London Scottish, for whom he played in the 2015–16 British and Irish Cup."Treadwell relishing British and Irish Cup challenge", London Scottish, 9 November 2015 He played for England at under-20 level, and was part of the team that won the 2015 Six Nations Under 20s Championship."Kieran Treadwell: Ulster sign England U20 lock Kieran Treadwell", BBC News, 22 January 2016
He moved to Ulster ahead of the 2016–17 season. He played regularly in his first season, thanks to the absence of Alan O'Connor and Peter Browne with injuries, and the departure of Dan Tuohy to Bristol Bears, making 21 starts and winning 47 lineouts.Ulster Rugby: Who did what 2016 – 2017, The Front Row Union, 17 May 2017 He was named by Joe Schmidt in the Ireland squad for their 2017 Summer Tour. In 2017–18 he made 23 appearances, including 19 starts, and made 155 tackles.Ulster Rugby: Who did what 2017-18, The Front Row Union, 25 June 2018 In 2018–19 he established himself in the team alongside Iain Henderson, making 28 appearances including 22 starts, and 235 tackles.Ulster Men: Who did what 2018-19, The From Row Union, 18 July 2019 In 2019–20 he made 19 appearances, including 11 starts.
In 2020–21 he made 18 appearances, including 13 starts, and 149 tackles,Ulster 2020-21 - Who Did What?, The Front Row Union, 12 August 2021 and made his 100th appearance for the province in February 2021.Ciaran Donaghy, "Kieran Treadwell eager to kick on following Ulster milestone", News Letter, 26 February 2021 Having not made an appearance for Ireland since 2017, he was called up for the 2022 Six Nations Championship,"Kieran Treadwell Named in Ireland Six Nations Squad", Irish Rugby, 19 January 2022 and scored his first international try for Ireland in a 57–6 win over Italy. In the 2022 tour of New ZealandCian Tracey, "Tour bolter Kieran Treadwell sets tone for impressive victory over Maori All Blacks", The Independent, 12 Jul 2022 which Ireland won, Treadwell played in all three tests, and in both non-test matches against the Maori All Blacks. In the 2023 Six NationsCian Tracey, "Ireland Seal Grand Slam in Dublin", Six Nations Rugby Official Site, 18 March 2023 Treadwell helped Ireland win a Grand Slam by playing against his country of birth, England. He made his 150th appearance for Ulster against Connacht in December 2023."Ali Price starts against Glasgow as Kieran Treadwell brings up 150 for Ulster", Planet Rugby, 21 December 2023
In January 2025 it was announced that Treadwell would return to his original club Harlequins. Treadwell cited that the unfinished business he felt he had with the club after never having appeared for them in the Premiership, and a want to be near to his family again as his primary reasons for the surprise return to the club.
Career statistics List of international tries Number Position Points Tries Result Opposition Venue Date 1 Lock 5 1 Won Aviva Stadium 27 February 2022
References
External links
Ulster Rugby profile United Rugby Championship profile
Ireland profile