Leo Cullen
IrelandcoachMaleb. 19777.2Global Dominance: 0.00%Leo Cullen is a former Irish rugby player and the current head coach of Leinster Rugby, a prominent team in the United Rugby Championship (URC). Known for his leadership skills and tactical acumen, Cullen has successfully guided Leinster to multiple domestic and European titles since taking over as head coach in 2015.
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Leinster head coach Leo Cullen said: 'They’re very, very dangerous on turnovers, and they will try to push the pace of the game.'
Chance for Leinster’s young stars to shine in URC opener against Lions – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-26
Leo Cullen has no intention of his authority being undermined in his final season as Leinster head coach.
‘We won’t be taking bullshit off anybody this year. Nobody. None of our players, nobody’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-14
Leo Cullen is the head coach of Leinster.
Exuberant Leinster make winning return to the RDS against Zebre – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-12
Leo Cullen is stepping away from his role as head coach of Leinster after a long tenure with the team.
Leinster’s Leo Cullen on his decision to leave, squad resilience and the province’s future – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-12
Leo Cullen commented on Leinster’s Champions Cup final defeat to Bordeaux Bègles.
What will rugby look like heading into the World Cup next year? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-11
Leo Cullen requested the consultancy approach taken by Leinster in 2016.
Joe Schmidt to take consultancy role with Ulster Rugby – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-28
Leo Cullen is stepping down as Leinster head coach at the end of next season.
Ronan O’Gara in the frame to replace Leo Cullen at Leinster, says David Humphreys – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-09
Leo Cullen expressed delight in welcoming Joey Carbery back to Leinster, highlighting the contributions of Carbery and his family.
Leinster confirm return of Joey Carbery to ranks – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-02
Leo Cullen won’t leave his post for another 12 months, with the Leinster leader announcing earlier this week that there will be a long goodbye before his contract runs out.
Four of the most likely candidates to replace Leo Cullen at Leinster next summer – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-23
Leo Cullen will end his long career with Leinster entirely of his own volition and on his terms.
Who will succeed Leo Cullen at Leinster? Ronan O’Gara is among the intriguing possibilities – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-22
Leo Cullen will step away from his role as head coach of Leinster at the end of his contract following the conclusion of the 2026/27 season.
Leo Cullen will leave Leinster head coach role at the end of next season – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-22Leo Cullen’s team is facing a tough challenge in the URC final.
Joy for Mexico and Canada despite horrific injury – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-20
Leo Cullen basked in the glow of a perfect end to the season.
Leinster run riot against Bulls to retain URC title – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-19
Leo Cullen’s job is twofold: win with Leinster and produce players for Ireland.
Players emerging from private schools are super athletes but lack rugby IQ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-03
Leo Cullen played down the injuries of his players after their victory.
Leinster monitoring several injury concerns ahead of URC semi-final against the Stormers – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-01
Leo Cullen paid tribute to James Lowe on becoming Leinster’s record try-scorer.
Leo Cullen kicks for touch on James Lowe’s Leinster future – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-05-31Leo Cullen is the coach of Leinster, leading the team into the URC semi-finals.
James Lowe makes statement with two tries as Leinster maul Lions to set up Stormers semi-final – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-05-31
Leo Cullen stated that James Lowe had made clear his desire to play in next year’s World Cup.
James Lowe to leave Leinster at the end of the season – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-05-29
No single person has done more for Leinster than Cullen.
Leo Cullen helps make Leinster amazing, but big changes are needed under him – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-05-28
Leo Cullen's Leinster team was battered and bruised following their loss to Bordeaux-Bègles.
Lions lie in wait armed with Bordeaux’s blueprint for Leinster – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-05-28
Only five head coaching jobs exist for adult male teams in Ireland: Leo Cullen at Leinster.
Expectations of Welsh success have nosedived – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-05
Leo Cullen experienced disappointment as the arrival of Leinster’s mini-bomb squad failed to change the course of the game.
Leinster take narrow defeat against Cardiff after leaving comeback too late – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-28
Leo Cullen's side won against Uini Atonio's team in a recent match.
France prop Uini Atonio forced to retire from rugby after suffering heart attack – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-28
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen did not shed much light on Boyle’s injury.
Connacht’s Billy Bohan called up to Ireland squad for Portugal training camp, Jack Boyle ruled out – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-26
Leo Cullen was unable to shed much light on Jack Boyle's injury.
‘It didn’t look great’ - Jack Boyle leg injury a concern for Leinster and Ireland – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-25
Paddy Power make Leinster joint favourites and Ladbrokes even make Leo Cullen’s side clear favourites.
Challenge Cup might suit Munster given they are a team in transition – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-20
Leo Cullen is the head coach of Leinster and commented on the team's performance against Bayonne.
Leo Cullen credits Leinster resolve against Bayonne – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-17
Leo Cullen has developed a culture within his team that is honest and open to solving problems.
If Leinster can fix one glaring defensive flaw, they will be unstoppable – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-17
There is an element of ‘be careful about what you wish for’ around those that wanted Leo Cullen’s squad to be ruffled and scuffed a bit in the early part of the season.
Leinster’s lacklustre performances raise questions ahead of Six Nations – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-14
Leo Cullen and his coaching staff looked brave to trust squad depth and current form.
Picking provincial teams should be based on merit rather than reputation – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-24
