‘High performance starts with a strong culture’

Leinster Rugby’s senior coach, Stuart Lancaster, shares his leadership lessons

Stuart Lancaster, Leinster senior coach, during squad training at UCD Pic: Getty

When Stuart Lancaster took over as Head Coach of the English rugby team in late 2011, his goal was to create a long-term, high-performing team with a strong culture and identity.

“I wanted to bring a young group of players through who had the right values and behaviours in order to create a high-performance culture," said Lancaster, who stepped down in 2015 and now plays a key role in Leinster Rugby’s backroom team ...