Michael Cheika (born 4 March 1967) is an Australian professional dual-code rugby coach and former player who is head coach of Leicester Tigers in England's Premiership Rugby. Cheika was the coach of the Australia rugby union team from 2014 to 2019, and the Argentina national team between 2022 and the 2023 Rugby World Cup .

Oct 7, 2024 · The ban meant Cheika missed Leicester's 42-10 win at Newcastle Falcons on Saturday, when attack coach Peter Hewat took charge of the team. "It's hurt me but I'm happy it didn't hurt the team," he ...

Sep 4, 2023 · Michael Cheika was born in Sydney, Australia, on March 4, 1967. His parents had moved to Australia from Lebanon. He can speak Arabic as well as English, French and Italian. 2. After a playing career taking in spells in Australia, France and Italy, Cheika – a No 8 on the pitch, who represented Australia U21 side – moved into coaching, with ...

3 days ago · Michael Cheika has long craved a second shot at the Wallabies, pretty much right from the moment he stepped down after Australia's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal defeat in 2019. Having guided the Wallabies to the final four years earlier, when they lost to New Zealand at Twickenham, Cheika's magic dust had largely run dry by the time they were ...

Jan 30, 2025 · Michael Cheika will step down as Leicester Tigers head coach when his contract expires at the end of the season. The 57-year-old took the job last summer on a one-year deal after being appointed ...

Jan 30, 2025 · Cheika joined the club ahead of the current campaign on a one-year deal. Speaking about the confirmation, Leicester Tigers CEO Andrea Pinchen said: “While disappointed, given the positive influence Michael has had since joining us in the summer, we were always aware of this being a one-year deal and we have been transparent with players ...

Michael Cheika joined the club as head coach before the 24/25 season having most recently let Argentina to the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France. One of World Rugby’s most highly regarded coaches, Cheika has achieved significant success in his 25-year career to date, most notably: A Champions Cup victory with Leinster (2009), a Super Rugby title ...

Jan 30, 2025 · Leicester Tigers head coach Michael Cheika will leave at the end of the season after deciding not to extend his contract with the club. Cheika, a former head coach of both Australia and Argentina ...

Sep 27, 2024 · Leicester Tigers boss Michael Cheika has revealed how highly he rates the club and the reason which led to him taking over the coaching reins at the Premiership outfit. The Welford Road-based side appointed Cheika as their head coach in June after parting ways with fellow Australian Dan McKellar – who was relieved of his coaching duties after ...

Jun 27, 2024 · Newly appointed Head Coach Michael Cheika speaks about why the Leicester Tigers role turned his head, his memories and hopes for Mattioli Woods Welford Road, the importance of supporters, the Gallagher Premiership and plenty more.... Was the English game, the Gallagher Premiership, something you have always wanted to be a part of?