Noel McNamara to become Leinster head coach after Leo Cullen departs at end of the season

NOEL MCNAMARA WILL become the Leinster head coach to succeed Leo Cullen when he departs his role at the end of the 2026/27 season. McNamara’s appointment follows a report by The Sunday Times, as the Clare native prepares to join Leinster from Union Bordeaux-Bègles, where he is currently the club’s attack coach. He will remain in his position with Bordeaux for the remainder of the 2026/27 season before taking up his new role with Leinster on 1 July 2027.