McNamara is a former academy manager with the province
Noel McNamara has been confirmed as the next head coach of Leinster.
The Clare man, currently working as attack coach with Bordeaux, will take up the role when Leo Cullen departs at the end of the season.
A former academy manager with Leinster, McNamara has been a key part of Bordeaux's back-to-back triumphs in the Investec Champions Cup.
He also coached the Ireland Under 20’s to a Grand Slam in 2019 before spending two years in Durban with the Sharks as their Attack and Backs Coach prior to joining Bordeaux.
Noel will remain in his position with Bourdeaux for the remainder of the 2026/27 season before taking up his new role with Leinster on July 1st 2027.
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