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Johann van Graan

Blow for Munster as highly rated coach to depart this summer
Munster Rugby
Returning Ireland internationals Tom Farrell and Michael Milne both start Saturday's game against Zebre with Edwin Edogbo among the replacements
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European Rugby Champions Cup draw as Leinster discover opponents
Leinster Rugby
European Challenge Cup draw: Munster crash out of top competition
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Rassie Erasmus: In world rugby terms, back-to-back RWC winner, he is master and commander
Rugby Union
But in Munster rugby terms, was he master and scarperer...
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Munster Rugby's ex-boss Graham Rowntree takes first post since leaving the Reds
Munster Rugby
Having guided the province to their first silverware in 12 years when they won the URC crown in May 2023, Rowntree is heading to the Far East for a new challenge
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La Rochelle sacking suggests Ronan O'Gara's backlash will be felt by Leinster in European Champions Cup
Rugby Union
Johan van Graan's Bath, the English champions who have added to their squad significantly, will face Munster in 2025/26 European Champions Cup
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Fears growing at Leinster that in-demand Jacques Nienaber is on way out
Leinster Rugby
"I don't think Jacques owes Leinster anything, he contributed very much to their success this season."
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What time and TV channel is Bath v Lyon on in the Challenge Cup final tonight?
Challenge Cup
Former Munster supremo Johann van Graan has guided Premiership club to one third of a potential treble and wants the Challenge Cup final to be the next leg towards a sensational achievement
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Johann van Graan has a few regrets from his time at Munster - most pertinently signing RG Snyman but not getting to use him to the Viking max
Johann van Graan
RG Snyman was the one that got away, slipped through the net, a missed catalyst
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What time and TV channel is Leinster v Bath on in the Champions Cup tonight?
Leinster Rugby
A huge amount to play for still in Pool 2, despite Leinster's four-point lead at the top heading into the final round. A bonus point victory should be enough to earn a top two seeding going into the play-offs, but Johann van Graan's Bath will have plenty to say about that
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Munster star explains how the province's players dealt with Graham Rowntree's shock exit
Munster Rugby
Niall Scannell said that the departure of the head coach after just six games of this season jolted the squad but harsh experience had taught the players what they had to do
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Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle beat Johann van Graan's Bath in Champions Cup opener
European Champions Cup
Bath launched a powerful second-half fightback but La Rochelle had just enough in the tank for a priceless away win
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What time and TV channel is Bath v Munster on today in pre-season friendly?
Munster Rugby
Munster are in England to face Bath in a pre-season friendly
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Graham Rowntree hand-picks tenacious leader for grudge match at JVG's Bath
Munster Rugby
"He's got credit in the bank with me, has Diarmuid, as a bloke...".
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Playing for England not in Ross Molony's thoughts as Leinster departure looms
Ireland rugby union team
"We don't need to address the elephant in the room, like there's other players in my position who play for Ireland, which will help them, and there are players coming in in my position, new signings," said the 30-year-old
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CJ Stander says that Jack Crowley will make all the difference for Munster in Cape Town if he is fit
Munster Rugby
"The difference is the talent coming through with no fear, looking to attack games"
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It's back into the goldfish bowl for Mike Prendergast as Munster look for new identity
Munster Rugby
The former Reds scrum-half enjoyed anonymity in Paris with Racing but it's a different story at home in Limerick as the province struggle to find their feet under much-changed management
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'Wig' still delivering hair-raising commentary despite move into Munster hot-seat
Munster Rugby
Andrew Conway delighted Graham Rowntree hasn't diluted his delivery since taking over from Johann van Graan as the province's main man
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Chris Farrell pledges Munster are ready for Ulster quarter-final test
Munster Rugby
Abject performance against Leinster second string forgotten as the Reds look to win at Kingspan Stadium for the second time in less than two months, and this time it's win or bust for both provinces
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Munster young gun Daly suffers ACL injury as Kleyn, Conway face race to be fit for Ulster quarter-final
Munster Rugby
The 23-year-old from Kerry will be absent for several months after the unfortunate incident
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Van Graan not willing to take risk on O'Mahony if he's not 100% right for vital Leinster clash
Munster Rugby
The Reds skipper was outstanding on his last visit to the Aviva Stadium against Toulouse but, with a URC quarter-final already guaranteed, the province might leave O'Mahony out of the final regular fixture
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'Two steps ahead of the rest' - Munster's Jack O'Donoghue on stopping Antoine Dupont and Toulouse
Munster Rugby
The Reds no 8 is ready for that Champions Cup buzz again at the Aviva Stadium today after the throwback nature of the last 16 victory over Exeter at Thomond Park
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One big moment could clinch a glorious Munster victory over Toulouse, says Johann van Graan
Rugby Union
The Reds supremo can't wait to experience the atmosphere at the Aviva Stadium as he expects Munster's supporters to be their team's 16th man in the Champions Cup quarter-final cauldron
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Mike Prendergast confirmed as new Munster Rugby assistant coach from July 1 on a three year deal
Munster Rugby
The Limerick man has been coaching in France for a number of years and will leave his position as Racing 92's backs coach for a place in Graham Rowntree's new backroom team
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When the going got tough, Munster got going says Damian de Allende ahead of Toulouse clash
GAA
The Reds have to produce their best performance in years to take down Toulouse in a crunch Champions Cup quarter-final at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday
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