Leo Cullen signs new two-year contract with Leinster

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has signed a new two-year contract with the province.

Cullen has been head coach of Leinster since 2015, winning four domestic titles, as well as the Champions Cup in 2018 with the province.

As a player, Cullen won 32 caps for Ireland and 221 caps for Leinster, winning three Champions Cups.

Speaking to leinsterrugby.ie, Cullen said, "I am delighted and honoured to have been asked to continue in my role as Head Coach of Leinster Rugby.

"I’d like to thank Shane Nolan and Guy Easterby of Leinster Rugby and David Humphreys of the IRFU who have all been involved throughout this process.

"We are lucky to have a fantastic group of players and staff here at Leinster who I enjoy going to work with every day. Everyone in the group is focused on working hard, maximising our potential and making our families, friends and supporters proud of what we do on the pitch. I’m really excited by what the future holds for us.

"Finally, a special thanks to my wife Dairine and my own family for their continued support and for all the sacrifices they make for me."

Leinster Rugby CEO Shane Nolan said, "I am delighted to confirm this morning that we have agreed a two-year contract extension with Leo to remain as Head Coach of Leinster Rugby.

"Moving Leo away from his previous rolling one-year contract extensions was a key priority for me in 2022, as it was in this instance and given we are in the middle of contract negotiation season; I am delighted to get this business concluded ahead of a critical block of our season resuming next week.

"Leinster Rugby has won five trophies under Leo’s direction, making him the club’s most successful coach. Nearly 100 players have made their debuts under him, the vast majority of