Cullen to rejoin Leinster

LEO CULLEN is to rejoin Leinster on a three year deal from Leicester Tigers.

The Wicklow native made 83 appearances for Leinster (including 36 in the Heineken Cup) since making his debut in 1998 against Edinburgh. Since moving to England from Leinster in 2005, Cullen, 28, has made 45 appearances for the Tigers, including 10 as captain.

Said Cullen: “Leaving Leicester was a difficult decision, and I had to think long and hard about it. I have really enjoyed my time with the Tigers and I feel that I’m a better player for the experience. The training environment is second to none and it has been great to have been part of such a prestigious club. We are still well placed in all three competitions and it would cap off two great seasons personally if I could help play a part in winning some much sought after silverware. I’d like to thank all my Leicester colleagues, especially my fellow players, and all the coaching, management, fitness and medical teams.