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Cullen played 56 tmes in two seasons for the Tigers between 2005 and 2007

Welford Road to bring back 'amazing' memories - Cullen

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen looks back on two memorable years he spent with the Leicester Tigers

Nemani Nadolo is tackled by Nick Timoney and Stuart McCloskey

Challenge Cup semi-final recap: Leicester 33-24 Ulster

It was a tale of two halves at Welford Road. Ulster made the early running to lead 17-6 at the break, but Leicester run in three second-half tries send the Tigers into the Challenge Cup final.

Rugby • 30 Apr 21

'From my experience it is the lowest ebb in the time that I have been here - so 20-odd years. It's really tough'

Murphy: Leicester at lowest ebb in last 20 years

Geordan Murphy admitted Leicester have sunk to their lowest point during his two decades at Welford Road following a 34-11 rout by Racing 92.

Rugby • 16 Dec 18

Geordan Murphy is eager to remain in the Leicester hotseat

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 Newcastle at Welford Road and he insisted that he wants the job on permanent basis.

Rugby • 08 Sep 18

Munster currently occupy top spot in Pool 4

Champions Cup: As it stands for the Irish provinces

It was three wins from three from an Irish perspective in the Champions Cup this weekend, but while Munster and Leinster sit top in their respective pools, Ulster have work to do. Here is how the sides stand at the half-way stage.

Rugby • 11 Dec 17

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

Connacht players celebrate with winning goal kicker Jack Carty

Ref's mistake doesn't take from magic win - Ward

Tony Ward doesn't believe that the controversial circumstances surrounding Connacht's decisive try against Wasps takes away from what was a 'magical' day at the Sportsground.

Rugby • 19 Dec 16

Zebo celebrates his try against Leicester last week with team-mates

Zebo praises 'unbelievable' Nienaber

Munster's Simon Zebo has praised the work of defence coach Jacques Nienaber and believes their resolute defence has been the cornerstone of their impressive start to the season.

Rugby • 16 Dec 16

Welford Road