Leo Cullen signs one-year extension as Leinster boss

Leinster boss Leo Cullen has signed a one-year contract extension, until the end of the 2022/23 season.

Cullen signed a one-year rolling deal with the four-time European champions last year and has opted to extend it for a further year.

Leinster chief executive Mick Dawson said, “We offered Leo a two-year contract last year but were very happy to work with Leo to make the situation work for him. It was always our intention, all going well, that we would sit down again and agree to the second year and that has been the case. It has been very straight forward thankfully.

“I’d like to thank Leo for his work and his dedication and indeed thank his wife Dairine, and his wider family, for the support they give to him in allowing him to be the coach that he is.

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IRFU performance director, David Nucifora said: “It’s great that Leo has again extended his contract to remain in his role with Leinster Rugby.

“The combined strength of Irish Rugby lies in the cohesion and alignment we have with our provinces and with our pathways. Stability in our coaching ranks is a key part of what underpins Irish Rugby.”