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Cheika Aims to End Leicester Tenure with Premiership Title

His one-year contract concludes after the Twickenham final, with Geoff Parling set to take charge next season

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Rugby Union - European Challenge Cup Final - Bath Rugby v Lyon - Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Britain - May 23, 2025 Bath Rugby's Ben Spencer lifts the trophy as he celebrates winning European Challenge Cup with teammates Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers/File Photo
Bath are chasing a trophy treble as they prepare to face Leicester in the Premiership final
Leicester head coach Michael Cheika

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.