Leo Cullen will leave his role as Leinster head coach after 12 years at the end of the 2026-27 season. He has led the team to six league titles and one European Champions Cup during his tenure.
Leinster coach Leo Cullen acknowledged Union Bordeaux-Bègles' superiority after his team's 41-19 loss in the Champions Cup final in Bilbao, attributing the defeat to Bordeaux's realism and speed.
Leinster faces Bordeaux-Bègles in the Champions Cup final in Bilbao, with high temperatures and a smaller pitch posing challenges. French teams' recent dominance and Bordeaux's strong attack present a tough test for Leinster.
Leinster director of rugby Leo Cullen has hit back at media criticism after his side reached the Champions Cup final with a 29-25 victory over Toulon. The Irish province saw an 18-point lead cut to just four in the final 11 minutes before surviving a late fightback. Cullen defended his team against past scrutiny, referencing last year's controversial semi-final loss to Northampton Saints, and said the media "love throwing the boot in" when things don't go well. Leinster will face either Bordeaux-Begles or Bath in the final in Bilbao on 23 May.
