Geordan Murphy joins Leicester Tigers

Leicester Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill has confirmed that Geordan Murphy has joined the club as assistant backs coach.

Murphy, who retired at the end of the season after a 16-year career, will assist backs coach Paul Burke next season.

"Geordan obviously knows Leicester Tigers very well, he knows and understands the game at the very highest level and has a wealth of experience and knowledge to pass on to others," Cockerill told the club's official website.

"He has enjoyed a very successful and lengthy playing career and we believe he can become a top-class coach.

"By bringing Paul and Geordan together in the coaching team we have a degree of continuity which I feel is very important in our environment and we look forward to seeing their continued development in their new roles."

Leicester won 15 of their 22 league matches last season.