BREAKING: Matt O’Connor sacked by Leinster

Some massive news from the Leinster camp this morning as the province parts company with head coach Matt O'Connor.

The Independent report that, after one of the most disappointing seasons in recent memory, that the Aussie has been removed from his post with immediate effect. Leinster could only manage fifth place in this season's PRO12 and were knocked out of the Champions Cup at the semi-final stage by Toulon.

Matt O'Connor parting company with Leinster. Players told first thing this morning. Leo Cullen likely to fill gap in short term

— Brendan Fanning (@BrendanFanning) May 21, 2015

While the province have yet to offer a comment on the breaking news, it's understood that the players found out this morning and that Leo Cullen will take temporary charge of proceedings. More to follow.