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Geoff Parling Named Leicester Tigers Head Coach on Long-Term Deal

The former Tigers player and England international will take over after completing his Wallabies assistant duties in the Lions series.

Rugby Union - England Press Conference - Twickenham Stadium - 17/9/15 England's Geoff Parling during a press conference Action Images via Reuters / Henry Browne Livepic/File Photo
Rugby Union - Premiership - Saracens v Leicester Tigers - StoneX Stadium, London, Britain - October 26, 2024 Leicester Tigers head coach Michael Cheika before the match Action Images/Peter Cziborra/File Photo
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Parling, 41, is one of Schmidt’s assistant coaches with the Wallabies

Overview

  • Leicester Tigers have appointed Geoff Parling as their new head coach, replacing Michael Cheika at the end of the season.
  • Parling, a former Tigers lock with nearly 100 club appearances and 29 England caps, brings both playing and coaching experience to the role.
  • The club's search included unsuccessful attempts to recruit Paul Gustard and Leon MacDonald before turning to Parling, a familiar figure at Welford Road.
  • Parling will remain with the Wallabies through the British & Irish Lions series before officially beginning his tenure with Leicester.
  • Leicester's leadership emphasized the need for stability and long-term planning, with Parling committed to developing the club's identity and nurturing home-grown talent.