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McNamara to succeed Cullen as Leinster head coach

Bordeaux Begles attack coach Noel McNamara will replace Leo Cullen as Leinster's head coach from next season, the Irish province announces.

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Originally reported by BBC Sport
McNamara to succeed Cullen as Leinster head coach
Photo: BBC Sport

Noel McNamara: What Happened

BBC Sport reported on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 in a story involving Noel McNamara, Leo Cullen, Leinster. Here is how the report opens:

Bordeaux Begles attack coach Noel McNamara will replace Leo Cullen as Leinster's head coach from next season, the Irish province announces.

— BBC Sport
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Photos: BBC Sport

It is one of many Rugby stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport and what to watch next.

Key Takeaways

  • The story: McNamara to succeed Cullen as Leinster head coach
  • Who’s involved: Noel McNamara, Leo Cullen, Leinster and Bordeaux Begles
  • League: Rugby
  • First reported: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 by BBC Sport

How Other Outlets Are Covering It

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What’s Next for Noel McNamara

For fans following Noel McNamara, the next things to watch are the results, schedule, rankings and standings. Stories like this one tend to move quickly, so check back for follow-up reports and reaction as more outlets pick it up.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened with Noel McNamara?

Bordeaux Begles attack coach Noel McNamara will replace Leo Cullen as Leinster's head coach from next season, the Irish province announces. BBC Sport reported the story on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Who reported this RUG story?

BBC Sport first reported it on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. BBC Sport also covered it. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related Rugby news.

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