Overview
- Michael Cheika will leave Leicester Tigers when his contract expires following Saturday’s Premiership final against Bath at Twickenham.
- Former Tigers flanker Geoff Parling is lined up as Cheika’s successor at Mattioli Woods Welford Road for the 2025–26 season.
- Cheika has transformed Leicester’s fortunes, lifting them from eighth place last season to second in the regular season standings and into the title decider.
- Speculation is growing about Cheika’s next move, with reports linking him to senior coaching roles in Australian rugby, including the Wallabies and NSW Waratahs.
- Super Rugby Pacific CEO Jack Mesley has indicated the finals series format will be reviewed to prevent dead-rubber matches in future tournaments.