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Leo Cullen confirms departure from Leinster at end of next season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 11:18 AM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Leo Cullen confirms departure from Leinster at end of next season
Summary

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen will leave his position at the end of the 2026-27 season, after 12 years in charge. Cullen has led the team to six league titles and a European Champions Cup victory in 2018. He expressed that the end of next season will mark a suitable time for a new challenge after many years with the club. Leinster Rugby will begin a recruitment process to find his successor immediately. Cullen emphasized his commitment to the team until the end of his contract.

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  • •Leo Cullen confirms departure from Leinster after next season.
  • •He has won six league titles and one European Champions Cup.
  • •Cullen plans to honor his contract until the end of the season.
  • •Leinster will begin searching for his successor immediately.
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  • 11:18 AMYahoo Sports — Cullen to leave Leinster at end of next season
  • 11:18 AMBBC Sport — Cullen to leave Leinster at end of next season
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Leinster head coach Leo Cullen is to leave his role with the Irish province at the end of next season.

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Leinster head coach Leo Cullen is to leave his role with the Irish province at the end of next season.

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