‘We’re incredibly lucky to have him. He’s a genius’: Leo Cullen backs Jacques Nienaber
After Cup loss, South African spoke on Monday of not feeling valued and feared Leinster future in doubt
Jacques Nienaber
South African rugby coach
Gordon D’Arcy: Players emerging from private schools are super athletes but lack rugby IQ
Head coach has been working with essentially the same squad for three years – he cannot go to the market for a quick fix
‘People don’t value me here’: Jacques Nienaber claims Leinster future in doubt
Leinster senior coach defends use of blitz defence against Bordeaux in Champions Cup final defeat
Leinster forced to consider reboot after mounting catalogue of near misses
Former players wonder if the coaching ticket is giving team the best chance of landing Holy Grail
‘There’s no benefit in hiding away from any of this’: Leo Cullen ready for Leinster review
Head coach committed to the job at hand ahead of URC quarter-final against Lions
Matt Williams: Leo Cullen helps make Leinster amazing, but big changes are needed under him
After the latest Champions Cup final defeat, another catastrophic failure lies ahead without tactical overhauls
Why Leinster’s defence unravelled in Champions Cup final defeat to Bordeaux-Bègles
Fast ruck ball and dominant collisions prevented Jacques Nienaber’s system from taking hold
Conor Murray: Nienaber’s Springbok defence may not matter against all-out Bordeaux attack
Leinster’s opponents in Champions Cup final are a side packed with internationals who win games any which way
Leinster squad line-up for Bilbao final not set in stone, says Jacques Nienaber
Senior coach reckons places still up for grabs as Leo Cullen’s squad face Bordeaux in Champions Cup final
Jacques Nienaber knows it could end badly if Leinster make the same mistake against Toulon
‘We maybe took our foot off their throats a bit,’ said Leinster assistant of URC win against Ulster
Leinster prevail in 12-try thriller as they advance to quarter-finals – as it happened
Leo Cullen’s side to face Sale Sharks at the Aviva Stadium next Saturday
Leinster’s ability to rise from the canvas is admirable, but now they must land a knockout
Victory in a Champions Cup final is the only riposte to finally silence the absurd ‘choker’ jibes
Rieko Ioane: ‘I needed Leinster to get me out of my comfort zone and grow my game’
The surprise signing discusses life at Leinster, his early inspirations and his eagerness to earn an All Blacks recall
Jacques Nienaber hails rapid rise of Leinster breakout star Joshua Kenny
The Leinster winger has quickly put himself in contention for selection in Andy Farrell’s Ireland squad
The Jacques Nienaber conundrum: What’s going on with Leinster’s defence?
A fascinating dynamic is at work in the province’s Champions Cup campaign as more and more opponents find ways to exploit Leinster’s imperfections
Jacques Nienaber rejects questions over his commitment to Leinster
Coach says he will remain with Leinster until his contract ends in 2027
‘We are not entitled to trophies’: Jacques Nienaber and Leinster taking nothing for granted
‘We must keep on chasing evolution, understanding, and getting better as a group’
Jacques Nienaber and rest of Leinster coaching ticket extend contracts
Tyler Bleyendaal and Robin McBryde also sign up until the end of the 2026/27 season
Matt Williams: Unless Leinster’s defence wake up they will be left dreaming of what might have been
Deeper commitment to physical processes of defending is needed if they are to lift this year’s URC title
Leinster hopeful Josh van der Flier will be fit for Glasgow clash
Ringrose and Tommy O’Brien will be monitored before decision for URC semi-final
Gordon D’Arcy: The greatest danger to Leinster could come from within
Bordeaux Bègles showed what can happen when sides get things right
Ugly sense of entitlement has seeped into Irish rugby fan culture
Leinster’s Champions Cup exit has led to mob-like criticism of the team and their coach
How Jacques Nienaber made Leinster’s defence thrive on the knife edge
Jacques Nienaber helped Leinster do something no team had ever done in the Champions Cup - and then they did it again
Leinster left with plenty to ponder following entertaining rollercoaster
It took the likes of RG Snyman and Doris to lead from the front for Leo Cullen’s men after Bath had initially caused the home side lots of problems
‘I have a bit of intel there’ - Bath’s Ross Molony says he doesn’t know Leinster lineout calls
Set-piece expert is a tag the former Leinster lock embraces as he looks forward to meeting with former team-mates
Jacques Nienaber wary of the threat Bath can pose for Leinster
‘Premiership leaders versus URC leaders. It’s going to be a proper Test match-intensity game’ says Leinster’s senior coach
Jacques Nienaber’s redesigned Leinster defence key to victory over La Rochelle, says James Ryan
Province’s defence held firm against French side that snatched victory with a last-minute try in the 2022 Champions Cup final
Leinster v La Rochelle: New arrivals add spice to a rivalry like no other
It’s doubtful Leinster have ever picked a bench as strong as the one selected for Sunday’s big Champions Cup showdown
Are Leinster becoming more like the Springboks?
Leinster’s focus on defence, set-pieces, and their kicking game has left them looking remarkably similar to South Africa
Leinster should try to extract the absolute maximum from Jordie Barrett in chase of fifth star
Irish province appear to have struck gold, for as well as being a quality player, he’s clearly a quality bloke
Leinster coach Jacques Nienaber hails contract extension for James Ryan
Retention of accomplished backrow forward ‘excellent’ and positive reflection on the province’s set-up
Jacques Nienaber: ‘It was never the case that Rassie and I didn’t enjoy Munster or Ireland’
Former South Africa coach on his future, the danger of only reading headlines, and how good players can challenge a coach
Leinster’s Jacques Nienaber enjoying ‘more creative’ club game since switch from Test rugby
South African plans to remain in club game beyond end of current Leinster contract
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