# matt o'connor

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# Up and Running

Geordan Murphy makes winning start as Leicester interim boss with dramatic Premiership win

The former Ireland full-back was appointed on an interim basis after the departure of Matt O’Connor.

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Sep 8th 2018, 7:32 PM

# Murphy's Law

Murphy takes interim charge of Leicester Tigers after O'Connor dismissal

The former Ireland fullback is promoted from his assistant coach role.

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Sep 3rd 2018, 7:36 PM

# Old Foes

Van Graan dismisses O'Connor's claim that Munster were 'cynical' at the breakdown

The English side slipped to another heavy defeat at Thomond Park as their head coach lamented ‘inaccuracy.’

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Dec 10th 2017, 3:36 AM

# Easy Tiger

Ex-Leinster boss seeking better fortunes on return to 'special' Thomond Park

Matt O’Connor takes his Leicester Tigers side to Limerick for Saturday’s Champions Cup encounter.

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Dec 6th 2017, 3:15 PM

# Appointment

Ex-Leinster head coach Matt O'Connor returns to take over at Leicester Tigers

The Australian returns to Welford Road after spells with Queensland Reds and Tonga.

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Mar 20th 2017, 6:47 PM

# stiles over substance

Matt O'Connor misses out on head coach role with the Reds

Former international prop Nick Stiles was promoted to his first head coaching role ahead of the ex-Leinster boss.

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Jul 26th 2016, 8:15 AM

# belief

Madigan has the confidence and quality to deliver for Ireland tomorrow

The 26-year-old will feel this moment has always been coming.

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Oct 17th 2015, 3:05 PM

# Matt Attack

Former Leinster boss Matt O'Connor has an interesting new job

But it’s not the one he wanted.

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Sep 4th 2015, 10:24 AM

# Top man

Leinster confirm Leo Cullen as permanent head coach on two-year deal

Defence coach Kurt McQuilkin has also extended his contract to two years.

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Aug 19th 2015, 11:55 AM

# Leo Cullen

Reports: Leinster offer Leo Cullen two-to-three-year deal as head coach

Leinster are waiting on the IRFU to give the go ahead on the appointment.

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Jul 26th 2015, 6:03 PM

# Looking Back

'Fifth isn't a disgrace but fans need clarity in what's acceptable and what's realistic'

Matt O’Connor has spoken for the first time since his departure from Leinster.

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Jun 25th 2015, 9:05 PM

# job search

One for the Leinster shortlist? All Blacks legend Kirwan resigns as Blues coach

Former Italy and Japan coach has previously been linked to both Ulster and Munster.

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Jun 19th 2015, 9:46 AM

# cullen's crew

Leinster surprised by lack of high-profile interest in head coaching position

It’s looking increasingly likely that Leo Cullen will lead the province into the 2015/16 season.

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Jun 18th 2015, 4:20 PM

# New Deal

Gibbes extends Clermont contract to end Leinster head coach speculation

The former Leinster forwards coach has signed a new deal that runs until 2018.

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Jun 4th 2015, 9:27 AM

# standards

The Schmidt effect: Ireland coach's shadow looms over Leinster job

Leinster say they’re in ‘no immediate rush’ to replace Matt O’Connor.

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Jun 3rd 2015, 12:03 PM

# dude

Gopperth plans to go out in style after 'tough' last months with Leinster

The Kiwi out-half will line up against his Leinster friends with the Barbarians this evening.

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May 28th 2015, 8:09 AM

# Power

Schmidt: O'Connor's departure from Leinster was not my decision

The Ireland head coach distanced himself from any involvement in O’Connor’s exit.

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May 27th 2015, 2:03 PM

# job search

Leinster make indirect contact but Robbie Deans says 'it won't be me'

Leinster job is very attractive, admitted Deans, but he claims to be happy in Japan.

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May 26th 2015, 9:54 AM

# one for all

Leinster squad feel they could have done more to help MOC -- Eoin Reddan

‘You don’t come off the pitch thinking you let the whole team down – you win and lose together.’

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May 25th 2015, 2:39 PM

# Candidate

Former All Black Deans emerges as early front-runner for Leinster job

The ex-Australia coach is understood to be interested in relocating to Europe.

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May 21st 2015, 6:42 PM

# Mutual Consent

Best for both parties as O'Connor heads for the Leinster exit door

The Australian is likely to head back to his native land for his next job.

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May 21st 2015, 3:27 PM

# Parting ways

From Treviso to ... Treviso: 5 games that proved pivotal in Matt O'Connor's downfall

The Leinster boss left by mutual consent this morning and there will hardly be too much outcry from Leinster supporters.

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May 21st 2015, 2:00 PM

# blue out

Matt O'Connor to leave Leinster after two years in charge

The Australian had a year remaining on his contract.

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May 21st 2015, 11:50 AM

# moc out

O'Connor leaves 'disappointed and frustrated' with Leinster form

The Australian says the European exploits under his watch was a journey to be proud of.

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May 21st 2015, 10:16 AM

# Work to be done

Leinster players disappointed with their 'rollercoaster' season

Jamie Heaslip spoke after yesterday’s win about being disappointed with the season but being glad to have Champions Cup qualification sorted.

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May 9th 2015, 2:58 PM

# dour affair

Leinster ensure Champions Cup qualification with drab win over Treviso

A miserable evening in Dublin was not conducive to exciting attacking rugby.

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May 8th 2015, 9:38 PM

# lauralynn

'It brings you down to earth and makes you feel quite real'

The province are promoting LauraLynn Children’s Hospice this season.

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May 7th 2015, 4:27 PM

# italian visit

Five changes for Leinster as O'Connor's men look to salvage season

Ian Madigan is back at inside centre, while Ireland wing Dave Kearney returns in the back three.

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May 7th 2015, 12:19 PM

# blue order

Inconsistency the big issue Leinster need to address -- Matt O'Connor

The Australian believes the performance against Toulon is evidence that Leinster can compete with the best.

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Apr 26th 2015, 9:00 PM

# Friday

We'll Leave It There So: Irish Rugby rubbish criticisms, Pep's going home & all today's sport

Also, AP McCoy prepares to say farewell and one Irish pundit wants Jack Grealish to feature against Scotland.

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Apr 24th 2015, 7:58 PM

# Inaccuracies

Schmidt and IRFU answer 'grossly inaccurate' O'Connor criticisms of player management

David Nucifora and Joe Schmidt have underlined the value of Ireland’s player management system.

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Apr 24th 2015, 8:00 AM

# Team news

200 not out for Heaslip - Here are the Ulster and Leinster teams for tomorrow's inter-pro

Ulster unchanged while Leinster make four changes from defeat against Toulon.

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Apr 23rd 2015, 12:23 PM

# Isa Kinda Magic

Matt O'Connor: Nacewa's experience and ability was 'too good not to pursue'

Leinster’s head coach expects the deal to be announced in the coming days.

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Apr 21st 2015, 2:21 PM

# MOC

'A lot of people had written us off' - O'Connor proud of Leinster effort

The head coach says Leinster ‘would back ourselves to go anywhere and beat anybody with our best lads.’

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Apr 19th 2015, 9:54 PM

# narrow margins

Yellow for Ali and more talking points after Leinster lose to Toulon

Leinster’s concession of 10 points when Toulon were down to 14 men was costly.

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Apr 19th 2015, 7:27 PM

# litmus test

'You couldn't have scripted it better' - Leinster ready for Toulon test

Head coach Matt O’Connor is backing his blokes to get the job done in Marseille.

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Apr 19th 2015, 8:00 AM

# opportunities

'It's increasingly difficult for a coach to defend poor performances' - Shaggy on Leinster's big weekend

Shane Horgan on how the Blues can win in France.

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Apr 18th 2015, 8:20 AM

# Fun in the sun

'Leinster preparing for as big a battle as we've ever had'

The Australian says the champions are capable of stepping their game up by 40% for the arrival of Leinster.

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Apr 17th 2015, 8:33 PM

# Luuuuuuke

Fitzgerald: Toulon game will be best indicator of what Leinster are about

The Ireland wing explains why Matt O’Connor’s game plan has not clicked for the province yet.

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Apr 17th 2015, 8:00 AM