Overview
- Leinster confirmed Leo Cullen will leave at the end of the 2026/27 season and the hunt for his successor is now underway.
- Chief executive Shane Nolan said the province has been highly impressed by the calibre of people showing interest and that the process is being kept confidential while criteria are finalised.
- Leinster will not automatically rule out appointing a coach who is involved at the 2027 World Cup, accepting that some candidates could only join after that tournament.
- The chosen head coach will determine the wider coaching ticket, with senior coaches such as Jacques Nienaber already under consideration as internal options when their contracts expire.
- The search is being run by Leinster executives with IRFU input, there is no fixed appointment date, and the club is using the extended notice period to avoid rushing the decision and protect preseason planning for players.