Leo Cullen signs a new deal at Leinster Rugby

Leinster Rugby and the IRFU have confirmed a contract extension for Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen.

Leinster Rugby CEO Mick Dawson congratulated Cullen and acknowledged the work undertaken by him in his two seasons as Leinster Rugby Head Coach to date.

“I think Leo deserves enormous credit for the way he has stepped up to the mark over the last two seasons," commented Leinster Rugby CEO Mick Dawson.

“He has led the club to the last four of the Champions Cup this season, having already finished top of the pool and they went very close to reaching a first Champions Cup Final since 2012.

“We are delighted to have secured his services for another two seasons.”

Cullen, who won 221 caps for Leinster and was captain of three Heineken Cup winning squads, was appointed Head Coach at the start of the 2015/16 season and will now lead the province for a further two seasons until the end of the 2018/19 season.

Dawson also confirmed the retention of Lancaster, Dempsey and Fogarty as key components in Cullen's coaching team with all three retaining the same titles as before.

Finally, Mick Dawson also confirmed that Head Analyst Emmet Farrell would now also be taking on the role of Kicking Coach for next season.