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# Leo Cullen

May
May 2023
Wave Goodbye
Leinster confirm list of 10 departing players
Johnny Sexton, Dave Kearney and James Tracy are among the notable names.
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May 28th 2023, 4:12 PM
Back to the drawing board
Cullen reiterates faith in Leinster model ahead of summer of significant change
The dream of landing a fifth European star dies for another year as Johnny Sexton and Stuart Lancaster head for the exit.
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May 22nd 2023, 7:15 AM
Green Light
Furlong 'good to go' for Champions Cup final despite sitting out Captain's Run
The prop has struggled with calf injuries this year.
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May 19th 2023, 3:16 PM
The Boss
'Leo commits his whole life to making Leinster successful. It's admirable'
Leo Cullen ‘bleeds Leinster’ and has been central to their successes as a player and head coach.
'The last time you could come and buy a ticket on the day of the game was 2015'
What have Leinster learned from their heartbreaks against La Rochelle?
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May 19th 2023, 10:34 AM
Ready to go
Leinster confirm quintet available for Champions Cup final
However, the game has come too soon for Will Connors.
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May 15th 2023, 2:31 PM
final hurdle
Leinster quickly park URC semi-final pain as La Rochelle lie in wait
The province won’t be URC champions this year but can still land the biggest prize in European club rugby.
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May 15th 2023, 7:15 AM
Second best
'We weren’t quite good enough today' - Cullen rues Leinster's lack of cohesion
The Leinster head coach felt Munster benefited from having a more settled team in today’s URC semi-final.
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May 13th 2023, 9:30 PM
Derby
Leinster to rotate squad again for URC semi-final clash with 'dangerous' Munster
The capacity at Aviva Stadium will be set at 29,000 for Saturday’s last-four fixture.
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May 8th 2023, 7:00 AM
chasing the double
'We want it to be competitive, we want the group to be pushing each other'
Leinster cruised into the URC semi-finals with a 30-point defeat of the Sharks on Saturday.
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May 7th 2023, 6:00 AM
Reaction
'We always feared it was going to be a tricky week, we're pleased to be through it'
Leinster boss Leo Cullen gives his reaction to the province’s 35-5 defeat of the Sharks.
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May 6th 2023, 8:14 PM
April
April 2023
Focus
Cullen to 'tweak the team' as Leinster target Champions Cup and URC double
The Leinster boss was pleased with the support at the Aviva Stadium today.
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Apr 29th 2023, 7:00 PM
rugby weekly extra
'Lower expectations and some cold hard facts. They’ve probably under-delivered'
Leo Cullen’s new media strategy was up for debate on today’s Rugby Weekly Extra.
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Apr 26th 2023, 3:25 PM
leinstertainment
'We're little old Ireland, small demographics. We're fighting as a minority sport'
Leinster boss Leo Cullen took aim at the hype around his team as expectations mount.
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Apr 25th 2023, 7:00 AM
Boost
Lowe blow is tough for Leinster but VDF, Baird, and Ngatai 'all look good'
Jordan Larmour is set to come into Leinster’s starting back three.
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Apr 25th 2023, 6:00 AM
new chapter
'I biologically didn't have the knees to play rugby . . . There's not one bit of regret'
Leinster lock Charlie Ryan was forced to retire from rugby at the age of just 23 due to injury.
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Apr 22nd 2023, 7:30 AM
Ready to go
5 changes to Leinster team to face Vodacom Bulls
Ed Byrne captains the side while hooker Tadgh McElroy makes his first start
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Apr 21st 2023, 12:37 PM
Boost
Leo Cullen praises arrival of 'great man' Jacques Nienaber to Leinster
The South Africa head coach will replace Racing 92-bound Stuart Lancaster after the World Cup.
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Apr 16th 2023, 9:57 AM
rugby weekly extra
'What does that front row cost in terms of salary? You're looking at €1.5 million'
Leinster’s financial power was discussed on The 42 Rugby Weekly Extra podcast.
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Apr 11th 2023, 3:07 PM
Finances
'People have funny memories' - Cullen dismisses chat about Leinster's finances
The Leinster boss pointed to coaching and hard work as the keys to their strong form.
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Apr 10th 2023, 6:00 AM
Concern
Leinster await updates on injuries to Baird and Lowe
Both players were forced off during Friday’s Champions Cup defeat of Leicester.
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Apr 8th 2023, 6:15 AM
Jack Conan
'We can win playing different styles of rugby' - Leinster flex their muscles as Tigers wait
Leinster’s Jack Conan felt Saturday’s Champions Cup defeat of Ulster gave the province’s forwards a timely test.
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Apr 3rd 2023, 7:00 AM
Reaction
'It’s going to be a great test' - Cullen looking forward to another date with Tigers
Leinster are set to take on Leicester Tigers in the Champions Cup quarter-finals next weekend.
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Apr 1st 2023, 9:11 PM
This year
2023
Leo Cullen
'It can all be over very quickly' - Cullen wary ahead of Leinster-Ulster Champions Cup derby
The two provinces are set for a Champions Cup round of 16 Irish derby on Saturday.
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Mar 27th 2023, 7:30 AM
Onwards
Leinster focused on Stormers after 'far from perfect' seven-try display
Leo Cullen says his side still has plenty to work on as they prepare to look towards their South African opposition.
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Mar 5th 2023, 10:05 AM
Team news
Ciarán Frawley returns after knee surgery to start for Leinster
Jordan Larmour, Jamie Osborne, and Scott Penny are all named in the team after featuring in Ireland’s extended Six Nations squad for last week’s win over Italy.
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Mar 3rd 2023, 12:27 PM
Comment
Cullen's new contract a welcome source of stability for Leinster as key figures head for exit
Leo Cullen’s two-year deal is a big win for new CEO Shane Nolan.
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Mar 1st 2023, 7:00 AM
Stability
'The job can be quite consuming, but I’ve got a lot of support' - Leo Cullen
The coach’s new contract will bring him up to the end of the 2024/25 campaign.
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Feb 28th 2023, 6:00 AM
Deal
Leo Cullen signs new two-year contract with Leinster
The deal sees him extend his stay as head coach having taken the top job in 2015.
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Feb 27th 2023, 1:14 PM
Class Act
Praise for Harry Byrne after impressive display in Leinster win
The star has struggled with injury problems in recent times.
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Feb 20th 2023, 6:00 AM
Opportunity
'It’s making sure that the group are mentally refreshed' - Cullen aims to make most of downtime
Leinster boss hoping his players can use next couple of months as springboard for latte stages of season.
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Jan 30th 2023, 6:00 AM
Work to do
'We need to improve all the time' - Scrum and maul high on Leinster's agenda
The province are unbeaten this season but have had issues around the setpiece.
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Jan 23rd 2023, 7:15 AM
Leader
Influential Ringrose shows his class as Leinster end pool campaign on a high
The centre is in superb form and provided some brilliant moments against Racing.
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Jan 22nd 2023, 7:30 AM
hard earned
'It didn't feel like a 26-point win' - Leinster's patience pays off against Racing
Leo Cullen reflects on Leinster’s 36-10 defeat of Racing at Aviva Stadium.
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Jan 21st 2023, 6:44 PM
Preview
Young talent still emerging but Racing visit a reminder of what Leinster are losing
Leinster senior coach Stuart Lancaster will join the French side in the summer.
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Jan 21st 2023, 7:00 AM
Room to improve
Leinster setting the pace in Champions Cup but province can still hit another level
Leo Cullen’s side are on an impressive winning streak but can add more to their game.
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Jan 15th 2023, 8:15 AM
Star Man
'He’s just getting better all the time' - Osborne announces himself on Champions Cup stage
Leo Cullen felt the centre had some ‘outstanding moments’ against Gloucester.
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Jan 14th 2023, 6:33 PM
Preview
Leinster primed to silence Gloucester's Shed despite absence of key leaders
The province go into today’s game without a number of frontliners, including James Lowe, who has returned to New Zealand due to a family issue.
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Jan 14th 2023, 8:30 AM
Team news
Ross Byrne returns at out-half in strong Leinster XV for Gloucester trip
Cian Healy in line to win his 100th European cap at Kingsholm on Saturday.
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Jan 13th 2023, 12:37 PM
disconnect
Cullen highlights 'inconsistency' around high tackles as Leinster wait on Sexton update
The Leinster captain suffered a facial injury following a high tackle on Connacht’s Jarrad Butler on Sunday.
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Jan 3rd 2023, 7:00 AM
Last year
2022
Team news
Gibson-Park and Sexton to make first Leinster start of the season together, Connacht missing key trio
Mack Hansen, Finlay Bealham and Bundee Aki all miss Sunday’s trip to the RDS.
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Dec 30th 2022, 12:37 PM
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