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'It was something we needed at the time, someone to come in and help and he has been brilliant'

Sexton explains his role in Lancaster's arrival

It was just a two-line text message, but it was enough to get the former England head coach over to Dublin.

England failed to get out of the pool during their home World Cup in 2015

Lancaster surprised by Andrews 'control freak' comments

Leinster senior coach Stuart Lancaster has expressed his surprise at the criticism aimed at him by Rob Andrew over his time as England boss.

Rugby • 10 Oct 17

Peter O'Mahony and Tadgh Furlong work up a sweat in training

Furlong: Stuart Lancaster pushed me to win Lions spot

Stuart Lancaster arrived at Leinster, sat down with Tadhg Furlong and told the fast-improving Ireland tighthead to get himself on the British and Irish Lions tour.

Rugby • 22 Jun 17

Dave Kearney leaves the field at the Sportsground

Lancaster 'gutted' for Dave Kearney after fresh setback

Stuart Lancaster has said he's "gutted" for Dave Kearney after it was confirmed the winger will miss the trip to Lyon for the Champions Cup semi-final showdown against Clermont this Sunday (3pm).

Rugby • 17 Apr 17

Stuart Lancaster: 'All these games leading into final selection for the Lions will have a part to play.'

Aviva showdown is a Lions audition - Lancaster

Stuart Lancaster believes Leinster's Champions Cup quarter-final against Wasps will act as an audition for the Lions for a host of players on parade in Dublin.

Rugby • 31 Mar 17

Stuart Lancaster: 'I love the city and I'm really enjoying it'

Staying with Leinster an 'easy decision' for Lancaster

Stuart Lancaster has indicated that he will commit his future to Leinster where the former England boss is currently working as a senior coach.

Rugby • 30 Mar 17

Wasps lead the way in the Aviva Premiership ahead of the Champions Cup quarter-final in Dublin

Leinster tapping into Lancaster's knowledge of Wasps

Stuart Lancaster's detailed knowledge of Wasps and their players is proving valuable in the lead-up to Saturday's Champions Cup quarter-final clash, says Leinster's Robbie Henshaw.

Rugby • 30 Mar 17

Johnny Sexton can expect to be rested for some Pro12 games

Lancaster: Sexton won't play every match

Stuart Lancaster insists Johnny Sexton will be carefully managed throughout the business end of a season that concludes with the British and Irish Lions' tour to New Zealand.

Rugby • 28 Mar 17

Stuart Lancaster expects plenty of attacking rugby on Saturday

Lancaster confident Leinster can cope without Heaslip

Leinster coach Stuart Lancaster is confident that his side can cope with the loss of Jamie Heaslip for their Champions Cup quarter-final clash with Wasps at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Rugby • 28 Mar 17

Stuart Lancaster felt that England would peak between 2015 and 2019

Lancaster proud of what he built with England

Former England coach Stuart Lancaster has dismissed the notion that under his stewardship the team were 'nice".

Rugby • 21 Feb 17

Jono Gibbs is the right man for Ulster, according to Donal Lenihan

Gibbs is right for Ulster and Ireland - Lenihan

RTÉ rugby analyst Donal Lenihan believes that the appointment of Jono Gibbs at Ulster could ultimately benefit all four Irish provinces as well as the national team.

Rugby • 14 Feb 17

Hayden Triggs (R) with Leinster's Jamison Gibson-Park after the Champions Cup defeat of Northampton Saints

Triggs: Leinster the best club I've played for

Leinster's Hayden Triggs has described the province as "the best club I've ever been to" as he gets ready to lock horns with Munster in a mouthwatering St Stephen's Day Pro12 derby.

Rugby • 20 Dec 16

Stuart Lancaster says Leinster have been improving all season

Lancaster relishing first Thomond experience

Leinster senior coach Stuart Lancaster is "really looking forward" to his first visit to Thomond Park and is expecting an entertaining encounter in Limerick.

Rugby • 19 Dec 16

Lancaster joined the Leinster coaching team in the summer

Lenihan: UK press surprised by Lancaster impact

Donal Lenihan has hailed the impact that Stuart Lancaster has made in his short time with Leinster.

Rugby • 13 Dec 16

Jones could bow out if England win 2019 World Cup

Eddie Jones has indicated he would quit his role as England head coach if he leads the nation to World Cup glory in Japan in 2019.

Rugby • 30 Oct 16

Stuart Lancaster: 'It’s often the attention to the small details that makes the biggest difference'

Lancaster paying attention to detail at Leinster

Stuart Lancaster may have been a surprise addition to the Leinster set-up but the ex-England boss is crystal clear about his role under head coach Leo Cullen.

Rugby • 03 Oct 16

Stuart Lancaster: 'I think I'll come back a better coach and hopefully give that to Leinster'

Lancaster hopes to be 'better coach' at Leinster

Stuart Lancaster believes the scars of his England reign have strengthened him and ultimately will make him a better coach as he joins Leinster.

Rugby • 05 Sep 16

Stuart Lancaster will begin work immediately with Leinster

Stuart Lancaster joins Leinster coaching team

Ex-England head coach Stuart Lancaster has joined Leinster, the province have confirmed.

Rugby • 05 Sep 16

Lancaster, who signed a six-year deal in 2014, left his position as England head coach on Wednesday

Woodward: RFU boss doesn't know 'ruck from maul'

Clive Woodward has hit out at the Rugby Football Union for laying the blame with Stuart Lancaster for England's World Cup failure.

Rugby • 12 Nov 15

England head coach Stuart Lancaster is under intense scrutiny following Rugby World Cup exit

Lancaster under fire as inquest begins

The inquest into England’s Rugby World Cup exit has begun in earnest, though there will be no ‘hasty decision’.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 05 Oct 15

Lancaster is probaly resigned to the fact that his days as England coach are over

Lancaster to consider his England future

Stuart Lancaster has admitted he will consider resigning after England crashed out of the World Cup with a crushing 33-13 defeat to Australia.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 03 Oct 15

England Head Coach Stuart Lancaster (right) in relaxed form alongside his captain Chris Robshaw

Lancaster makes light of the pressure

England head coach Stuart Lancaster admits it will be tough to kill time ahead of tonight’s do-or-die Rugby World Cup clash with Australia at Twickenham.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 03 Oct 15

Alarm bells ring for England after Paris defeat

Stuart Lancaster admitted England were comprehensively beaten in a 25-20 defeat to France that has set alarm bells ringing just one match before the World Cup begins.

Rugby • 23 Aug 15

Sam Burgess is pushing for inclusion as one of England's four centres for the Rugby World Cup

Stuart Lancaster won't rush centre call

England head coach Stuart Lancaster is close to choosing his preferred quartet of centres for the World Cup but will leave it as late as possible to make a final decision.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 19 Aug 15

Stuart Lancaster has presided over four runner-up finishes in the Six Nations

Stuart Lancaster: We can still win World Cup

Stuart Lancaster is convinced England can win the World Cup despite presiding over a fourth successive runners-up finish in the RBS 6 Nations.

Six Nations • 23 Mar 15