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Investec Champions Cup Round 2, Stade Chaban-Delmas, Bordeaux, France 13/12/2025 Union Bordeaux-Begles vs Scarlets Union Bordeaux Bègles' attack coach Noel McNamara Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Tom Maher

Investec Champions Cup Round 2, Stade Chaban-Delmas, Bordeaux, France 13/12/2025 Union Bordeaux-Begles vs Scarlets Union Bordeaux Bègles' attack coach Noel McNamara Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Tom Maher

Noel McNamara will join Leinster as head coach from next season, drawing to a close a 12 year era under Leo Cullen.

On today’s podcast host Nathan Johns asks John O’Sullivan and Gordan D’Arcy what they might expect, and the challenges facing McNamara when he arrives.

The revelation in John’s Irish Times feature that Ronan O’Gara didn’t receive a call about the job has caused some intrigue, but is it surprising?

And the weekend’s provincial action gives each province a lot to think about heading into the Nations Championship internationals.

Presented by Nathan Johns. Produced by Andrew McNair.

Source: The Irish Times · Tue Nov 03 2026 - 12:34

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