Interim coach Murphy wants permanent Leicester job Leicester interim head coach Geordan Murphy praised his players as they secured their first win of the season in an up and down encounter with … Rugby • 08 Sep 18
O'Connor leaves Leicester just one game into new season Former Leinster head coach Matt O'Connor has left Leicester with immediate effect after just one game of the Premiership season. Rugby • 03 Sep 18
Van Graan: 'Our theme is start every week from zero' Munster coach Johann van Graan on his expectation of a completely different challenge for Munster when they target successive Champions Cup victories over Leicester on … Rugby • 12 Dec 17
Leicester boss O'Connor takes aim at 'cynical' Munster Leicester head coach Matt O'Connor was left to rue his side's lack of precision but described Munster as "cynical" as the Premiership outfit fell to … Rugby • 10 Dec 17
Former Leinster boss O'Connor makes Tigers return Former Leinster boss Matt O'Connor is to return to Leicester Tigers as head coach. Rugby • 20 Mar 17
Matt O'Connor joins Queenland Reds Former Leinster head coach Matt O'Connor has joined the Queensland Reds as attack coach. Rugby • 04 Sep 15
O’Connor backs Cullen as Leinster coach Former Leinster boss Matt O’Connor has spoken about the disappointing season that led to his departure, and backed Leo Cullen to succeed him as head … Rugby • 26 Jun 15
Schmidt denies involvement in O'Connor departure Joe Schmidt has denied Ireland's bosses had any involvement in the sacking of Leinster coach Matt O'Connor. Rugby • 27 May 15
Horgan: Leinster may struggle to replace O’Connor Leinster may struggle to find a suitable replacement for departed head coach Matt O'Connor, according to Shane Horgan. Rugby • 21 May 15
'Frustrated' Matt O'Connor is sacked by Leinster Leinster head coach Matt O’Connor has been sacked from his post following a disappointing season for the province. Rugby • 21 May 15
Leinster confirm Isa Nacewa return Leinster have confirmed that Isa Nacewa has joined the province for a second time. Rugby • 30 Apr 15
O’Connor: Leinster intensity has plateaued Head coach Matt O’Connor has said Leinster have failed to increase their intensity as the Guinness Pro 12 has become more competitive. Rugby • 25 Apr 15
O'Connor: Habana intercept changed the game Leinster head coach Matt O'Connor pinpointed Bryan Habana's intercept try as the moment the tide turned in Toulon's favour in their Champions Cup semi-final clash … Rugby • 20 Apr 15
Lenihan: Leinster fold too easily under pressure Leinster’s management team “missed a trick badly” with their selection for the province’s Pro12 clash with the Dragons on Sunday, according to RTÉ rugby analyst … Rugby • 14 Apr 15
Relieved O'Connor admits Leinster were lucky lads Leinster are into another European semi-final but they were lucky boys, according to coach Matt O’Connor. Rugby • 05 Apr 15
O’Connor: O’Brien return a huge boost for Leinster The return of Sean O’Brien is “a huge boost” for Leinster as they prepare for their crunch Champions Cup quarter-final against Bath, according to head … Rugby • 04 Apr 15
VIDEO: O'Connor has full hand to pick from Kane Douglas is the only major absentee for Leinster ahead of Saturday’s Champions Cup quarter-final against Bath at Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 02 Apr 15
O’Connor: Leinster must be more ruthless Leinster head coach Matt O’Connor said he was frustrated by disruption caused by the Six Nations, but offered no excuses for a less than convincing … Rugby • 21 Feb 15
VIDEO: O’Connor open to Stringer move to Leinster Leinster head coach Matt O’Connor has indicated that he would be open to the idea of signing former Munster scrum-half Peter Stringer. Rugby • 19 Feb 15
O’Connor disappointed by fading home comforts Matt O’Connor said Leinster were lucky to hold on for a draw against Wasps in their final Champions Cup pool game and admitted they probably … Rugby • 24 Jan 15
Leinster's Matt O'Connor wary of Wasps sting Despite a comprehensive win over Castres, Leinster boss Matt O’Connor knows his side face an altogether different challenge against Wasps on Saturday. Rugby • 23 Jan 15
O'Connor hails dominant Leinster display Leinster head coach Matt O'Connor hailed his side's collective performance at the RDS as they kept alive their European Champions Cup hopes with a comprehensive … Rugby • 18 Jan 15
Jamie Heaslip fit after 'Wolverine blood' kicks in Leinster captain Jamie Heaslip has declared himself fit to face Castres on Saturday, saying “the Wolverine blood kicked in” to help him make a recovery … Rugby • 15 Jan 15
Matt O’Connor pleased with Leinster ‘momentum’ Head coach Matt O’Connor declared himself “pretty happy” with Leinster’s bonus-point win over Blues and hailed his side’s ability to cope with a passionate and … Rugby • 10 Jan 15
Fitzgerald: Leinster owe O'Connor big performance Luke Fitzgerald has backed under-fire Leinster coach Matt O'Connor, saying the players are the ones with something to prove after their Pro12 defeat to Munster. Rugby • 29 Dec 14
