A native of Canberra, Finlay Bealham moved to Ireland in 2010 before he was offered a place in the Connacht Academy one year later. He rose throught he ranks to make his debut against Zebre in February 2014. A popular figure in the dressing room and amongst the fans, Bealham started for Connacht in the historic 2016 PRO12 Final. He made his senior international debut in February 2016, and has played in wins over the All Blacks in both in 2016 and 2021.