Denis Leamy

Munster draw on title memories ahead of French return

Munster look set to be without Jeremy Loughman for Saturday's Investec Champions Cup quarter-final with Bordeaux-Begles, although Ian Costello's side have otherwise come through last week's win at La Rochelle in good health.

IRFU confirm O'Connell's summer coaching ticket

Mike Prendergast, Denis Leamy and Cullie Tucker have all been added to the Irish caching team for this summer's tour of Georgia an Portugal.

Casey to miss Six Nations as Munster confirm layoff

Munster have confirmed they are likely to be without Craig Casey, Jean Kleyn and Thaakir Abrahams for four months, after the trio all underwent surgery last week.

Munster choice clear now O'Gara ruled out - Lenihan

Ronan O'Gara has ruled himself out of the running for the vacant Munster head coach position, saying he feels he has a better chance of winning the Champions Cup with current side La Rochelle.

Leamy: Munster showing they can win in different ways

With three games to play in last season's BKT United Rugby Championship regular season, few would even have dreamed Munster would go on to win the title.

Leamy expects 'white smoke' soon on O'Mahony's future

Munster defence coach Denis Leamy says he expects a decision to be made around Peter O'Mahony's future "very soon", as the Ireland captain contemplates whether or not to sign a new deal.

Munster bracing themselves for 'scary' Saints attack

Munster are preparing to welcome Northampton Saints to Thomond Park in the Investec Champions Cup, knowing their place in the next round is practically guaranteed, with only a very unlikely scenario knocking them out.

'More pressure' but Munster will stick to what we know

Despite a Thomond Park draw with Bayonne, Munster won't change tactics or targets for Sunday's Champions Cup clash with Exeter.

Leamy looking forward to renewing Stormers rivalry

Munster defence coach Denis Leamy says the BKT United Rugby Championship is in a better place than ever thanks to the addition of the four South African sides in recent seasons.

Munster staying coy on links to Crusaders prop Jager

Munster coach Denis Leamy wouldn't be drawn on speculation his side are on the verge of signing prop Oli Jager from the Crusaders.

Leamy: Plenty of winners in Munster dressing room

Munster may not have lifted any silverware for 12 years but Denis Leamy says there are plenty of winners in the dressing room to guide the young guns who face into a final for the first time.

Munster's road warriors 'hardened' for task, says Leamy

Munster's gruelling path to the United Rugby Championship final has them primed for the battle, according to defence coach Denis Leamy.

Beirne return gives Munster a 'great headache' - Leamy

Munster have been handed a major boost ahead of Saturday night's BKT United Rugby Championship quarter-final away to the Glasgow Warriors, with Tadhg Beirne set to return from injury.

Artificial pitch not a concern for Snyman - Leamy

Munster assistant Denis Leamy says the artificial surface at Musgrave Park won't be a factor in whether or not RG Snyman makes his return from injury on Friday night against Scarlets.

Leamy excited by return of 'class act' Snyman

Munster defence coach Denis Leamy says the return of RG Snyman from injury is coming at just the right time, as the province head into the business end of the season.

40 phases, Munster belief, and Leamy's 'Hail Mary' pass

More than 11 years have passed since since the last time Northampton Saints visited Thomond Park, but Denis Leamy still remembers it vividly.

Leamy: 'There's always that pressure to go and deliver'

Denis Leamy says the pressure to perform has brought Munster's game on in recent weeks, writes Neil Treacy.

Leamy has 'no doubts' that Fekitoa will make his mark

Munster defence coach Denis Leamy says he's confident the best of Malakai Fekitoa is yet to come, despite the new signing's slow start to life at the province.

Leamy: 'There's an expectation that comes with Munster'

Munster assistant coach Denis Leamy says that he understands the levels of expectation around the province, ahead of their first Thomond Park game of the season this Saturday against the Bulls.

Leamy looking to tap into 'unique DNA' of Munster

The new Munster coaching team must tap into the "unique DNA" of the province, according to Denis Leamy

'It'll take a little bit of time to gel' - Leamy

Denis Leamy has warned the Munster revival may take some time as he and the new coaching team prepare for their opening game of the season on Saturday.

RTÉ Rugby pod: Champs Cup recap and big coaching news

Seán O'Brien replaces Leamy on Leinster coaching team

Leinster have confirmed the return of Seán O'Brien to the province, with the former Ireland international replacing Munster-bound Denis Leamy as Leo Cullen's new contact skills coach.

Leamy confirmed as new Munster defence coach

Munster have confirmed the appointment of the province's former back row Denis Leamy as their new defence coach.