Leinster have announced that Leo Cullen has agreed to become the club's new head coach.

The 37-year-old former captain has penned a two-year contract with the Pro12 side.

Cullen won three Heineken Cups and played over 220 times for Leinster during two separate spell at the club.

"We are delighted that Leo has agreed to become our head coach and to continue an association with Leinster Rugby that started back in 1995 with the schools team," CEO Mick Dawson is quoted as saying by Sky Sports News.

"We are all very much looking forward to the next two years under his tutelage."

Cullen made 32 appearances for Ireland between 2002 and 2011.