Johann Van Graan

Quinn Roux joins Johann van Graan at Bath to cover for injured Charlie Ewels

Ewels could miss the whole campaign after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury

Wed Jul 27 2022 - 21:38

England and Bath lock Charlie Ewels could miss entire season after knee surgery

Bath’s new head of rugby Johann van Graan opens up on the challenge he faces in his new role

Tue Jul 26 2022 - 16:38

Beirne and Conway headline potential returnees as Munster staff enter their endgame

Larkham, van Graan and Ferreira all know defeat spells their last involvement with the province

Tue May 31 2022 - 06:00

Munster set to take the long road in search of silverware

Johann van Graan’s side will not return to Thomond Park this season

Mon May 23 2022 - 06:00

Johann van Graan: ‘That’s the way the chips have fallen now’

Munster head coach says side were fully aware of permutations during endgame

Sat May 21 2022 - 23:24

Munster likely to be without in-form O’Mahony for Leinster assignment

Van Graan looking for a victory to guarantee a home quarter-final at Thomond Park

Wed May 18 2022 - 07:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Leinster now shooting for a fifth star

Having come tantalisingly close in recent years, this Leinster group has what it takes

Wed May 18 2022 - 06:00

Van Graan sets sights on home comforts against Leinster

Munster must beat Leinster this weekend to guarantee home quarter-final

Tue May 17 2022 - 15:15

European powerhouses pitted together as provinces bid for semi-final meeting

All-Ireland semi-final in the Aviva Stadium on the cards if Leinster and Munster prevail

Sat May 07 2022 - 01:00

What’s Van Graan going to do that Bath’s other well-paid coaches couldn’t?

Whatever happens next, it already feels like the season is long beyond saving

Thu May 05 2022 - 14:09

Sean O’Brien in frame to replace Denis Leamy on Leinster staff

Leamy looks set to move back to native Munster as defence coach under Rowntree

Thu May 05 2022 - 06:00

Munster will give Toulouse a tougher test this year, says Van Graan

Coach says his side have momentum and confidence generated by successive wins

Thu May 05 2022 - 01:00

URC preview: Wounded Ulster to come out fighting against Munster

Munster have lost on their last four visits to Belfast dating back to October 2016

Fri Apr 22 2022 - 06:00

Tickets for Munster’s Aviva quarter-final with Toulouse to go on sale on Thursday

Province will keep 65% of the net ticket revenue after moving game from Thomond Park

Wed Apr 20 2022 - 16:22

Van Graan admits Munster will need to juggle playing resources in coming weeks

Trip to play Ulster on Friday the eighth of 10 games in succession

Tue Apr 19 2022 - 15:02

Quarter-final line-up set but Sheeran ensures Thomond is out of action

Toulouse win sees them travel to take on Munster in Dublin while Leinster are also away

Mon Apr 18 2022 - 06:00

Johann van Graan: ‘The 16th man pulled us through today’

Munster head coach delighted with contribution of Thomond Park crowd

Sat Apr 16 2022 - 18:45

O’Mahony, Carbery and Zebo among Munster changes for Exeter clash

Props Josh Wycherely and John Ryan come into frontrow for Thomond Park clash

Fri Apr 15 2022 - 12:27

Gordon D’Arcy: Ulster must improve again to claim a massive European scalp

Full-strength Toulouse will travel to Belfast in expectation, not simply hope

Wed Apr 13 2022 - 06:00

Graham Rowntree named as next Munster head coach

Rowntree will take over this summer after agreeing two-year deal

Tue Apr 12 2022 - 12:17

Munster disappointed with loss but have reasons to be optimistic ahead of second leg

Johann van Graan happy with changes made to breakdown and scrum after poor first half

Mon Apr 11 2022 - 06:00

‘This is a club that will always stand up and fight’ - Johann van Graan

If Munster are to prevail at Thomond Park they’ll need to be more ruthless and creative

Mon Apr 11 2022 - 05:00

James Coughlan: Munster should have succession plan in place already

Toulon coach’s old club are facing three seasons without reaching the quarter-finals

Sat Apr 09 2022 - 07:00

If ever there was a moment for Munster to Stand Up And Fight it is now

Big lads in Limerick are now choosing hurling instead of Munster rugby

Fri Apr 08 2022 - 17:45

Gordon D’Arcy: Munster need to be bolder in selection and tactics

Lack of creative attacking patterns ensures Van Graan’s side are too easy to defend against

Wed Apr 06 2022 - 06:00

Leinster’s sharpness all over the park blunts Munster challenge

Johann van Graan concedes better team won but takes positives out of Munster showing

Mon Apr 04 2022 - 06:00

Van Graan not taking risks on fitness ahead of Leinster clash

A win for Munster in URC encounter would be timely with Champions Cup tie coming up

Fri Apr 01 2022 - 01:00

Chris Cloete to leave Munster for Bath next season

He will follow outgoing boss and fellow South African Johann van Graan to English club

Wed Mar 30 2022 - 13:26

Munster welcome back Ireland contingent for Leinster showdown

Carbery, Kilcoyne, Murray and O’Mahony all in line for duty in front of Thomond Park faithful

Wed Mar 30 2022 - 06:00

Damian de Allende confirms he is leaving Munster at end of season

Springbok centre says: ‘I’m not staying in Europe, so I’m definitely not going to Bath’

Tue Mar 29 2022 - 14:13

‘It’s fun hitting people and getting hit’: Conor Oliver gets stuck into Connacht story

Flanker back on track after frustrating spell at Munster and enjoying his best season yet

Sat Mar 26 2022 - 06:00

Munster make eight changes as Benetton come calling

Benetton may get a shot in the arm from Italy’s dramatic first Six Nations win since 2015

Thu Mar 24 2022 - 21:20

Munster fall to a late defeat at Ellis Park against the Lions

This is a second loss in a row in South Africa and a fourth defeat of their URC campaign

Sat Mar 19 2022 - 14:36

Munster comeback falls short as Bulls hang on for win in Pretoria

Johann van Graan’s side trailed 29-3 before three tries got them back in the contest

Sat Mar 12 2022 - 16:43