Matt O'Connor on Leinster departure: 'I am disappointed and frustrated with our form in the PRO12 this season'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentMATT O'CONNOR will leave Leinster this summer after two seasons at the club with former captain Leo Cullen taking temporary control. He had a year to run on his contract.
Hala'ufia slapped with five-week ban
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Relegated London Welsh will have to complete the last two weeks of their Premiership obligations, before dropping down to RFU Championship, without the services of their Tongan loose forward Chris Hala'ufia. The...
Hala'ufia hit with five-week ban
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby06 May 2015The 36-year-old was dismissed during Welsh's 38-17 Aviva Premiership defeat by Leicester at Welford Road on April 25 after hitting opposite number Laurence Pearce while he was...
Cullen Hails D'Arcy's 'Phenomenal Record' At Leinster
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsLeinster forwards coach Leo Cullen has said that the retirement of Gordon D'Arcy after this year's Rugby World Cup will mark an 'end of an era' for the province.
D'Arcy still has World Cup role to play, insists Cullen
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLeo Cullen believes that Gordon D'Arcy could yet have a vital World Cup part to play for Ireland after confirming that he will hang up his boots in October after a stellar 17-year professional career.
Al Kellock was foundation in rebuilding of Glasgow
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanThe scribe will focus on an inauspicious date in the middle of the year when the Glasgow coach Sean Lineen picked up the telephone and changed the face of Scottish rugby by persuading Al Kellock back home...
Is time nearly up for Matt O’Connor?
1 decade agoIt was never going to be easy replacing Joe Schmidt but in his first season as Leinster head coach Matt O’Connor enjoyed a successful campaign. He guided Leinster to a Pro12 championship and a Heineken...
Cullen holds a 'winning hand'
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Leinster legend Leo Cullen is expecting a test of mammoth proportions in their European Champions Cup semifinal against RC Toulon. If it was not difficult enough already for the three-time European...
Leinster set for "toughest test"
1 decade ago by Leinster Rugby NewsReigning champions Leinster have flattered to deceive in the GUINNESS PRO12 this season, but forwards coach Leo Cullen believes they have a fresh chance to put their name on the map against Toulon this...
Leinster hoping past glories can ignite challenge
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentEuropean semi-final week is a familiar feeling to almost everyone at Leinster headquarters, not least Leo Cullen.
