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Van Graan savours European glory as Bath seek treble

Johann van Graan was delighted that Bath were "enjoying the journey together" after they completed the second leg of a possible trophy treble

Rugby • 23 May

RG Snyman goes over for the first of hos two tries against Bath having been introduced as a second-half substitute

Van Graan hails Snyman impact for 'phenomenal' Leinster

Bath director of rugby Johann van Graan believes RG Snyman, Jordie Barrett and Rabah Slimani's impact could finally deliver Leinster their fifth Investec Champions Cup title.

Rugby • 19 Jan

Johann van Graan has Bath flying high in the Premiership

Van Graan back as Bath aim to dent Leinster train

Last seen on these shores in 2022, former Munster head coach Johann van Graan is back as Bath bid to halt Leinster's Champions Cup momentum.

Rugby • 18 Jan

Quinn Roux links up with Van Graan at Bath

Ireland second row Quinn Roux has will link up with former Munster head coach Johann van Graan at Bath after completing a move to the Premiership club from Toulon.

Rugby • 27 Jul 22

RTÉ Rugby pod: URC semi-finals, Munster's long summer

Neil Treacy, Fiona Hayes and Eddie O'Sullivan break down the week's big rugby talking points.

Rugby • 08 Jun 22

Graham Rowntree will take over as head coach from departing Johann van Graan

Van Graan era ends, but Rowntree has deep issues to fix

While Johann van Graan's tenure as Munster coach ended in disappointment, Neil Treacy says their lack of identity and puzzling recruitment show the province's problems run deeper.

Rugby • 07 Jun 22

Johann can Graan talks to supporters after his final game in charge.

School's out - Van Graan will review Munster tenure

Johann van Graan admitted that Munster were unable to rouse themselves from the disappointment of their Heineken Champions Cup exit to make a mark in the URC.

Rugby • 06 Jun 22

Johann van Graan (l) after the final whistle

Van Graan: 'Utterly disappointing, not good enough'

Reluctant to reflect on his own time in charge as his Munster tenure came to an end, Johann van Graan admitted that his side were way off the pace as the curtain came down.

Rugby • 03 Jun 22

Tadhg Beirne is hopeful of returning to action sooner rather than later

Updated Munster's Beirne still hoping to return for Ulster game

Tadhg Beirne remains hopeful that he can play some part in next week's United Rugby Championship quarter-final against Ulster.

Rugby • 24 May 22

The Munster team traipse off following their defeat to Leinster

'Disappointing' - No Thomond farewell for Munster

Munster's defeat to Leinster on Saturday means no Thomond Park farewell for a number of staff and players.

Rugby • 23 May 22

Johann van Graan: 'We are incredibly disappointed'

'We weren't clinical enough' - Van Graan

Johann van Graan was left to rue Munster's lack of edge as his team blew their chances of a home quarter-final in the United Rugby Championship.

Rugby • 21 May 22

Munster suffered Champions Cup heartbreak on their last visit to the Aviva Stadium earlier this month

'Fresh' Munster ready for crucial derby with Leinster

Munster head coach Johann van Graan says he doesn't expect his side to show any hangover when they return to the Aviva Stadium this Saturday.

Rugby • 18 May 22

O'Mahony won four turnovers in a top-quality display against Toulouse

Van Graan in awe of Munster's 'warrior' O'Mahony

Munster head coach Johann van Graan says captain Peter O'Mahony is one of the best players he's ever coached, following his player of the match display in Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final against Toulouse.

Rugby • 09 May 22

Van Graan was moved to tears after the defeat to Toulouse

Emotional Van Graan remains proud after Toulouse defeat

After his final chance at winning a Heineken Champions Cup for Munster ended in the most dramatic of circumstances by Toulouse, departing coach Johan van Graan allowed himself a deserved moment to let his emotions show.

Rugby • 07 May 22

Ben Healy watches on as his penalty kick drifts wide

Heartbreak for Munster after shootout loss to Toulouse

Holders Toulouse beat Munster in a place-kicking competition after an incredibly dramatic Champions Cup quarter-final at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 08 May 22

Conway hasn't featured for Munster since January

Conway misses out as Munster name team to face Toulouse

Munster head coach Johann van Graan has resisted the urge to bring Andrew Conway back into his team for tomorrow's Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final with Toulouse at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 06 May 22

Munster players are put through their paces in training

Jackman: The pieces are falling into place for Munster

Bernard Jackman believes the pieces are falling into place for Munster to embark on a new era - but said they have every right to believe Johann van Graan's reign can end with some silverware.

Rugby • 05 May 22

Munster's good form started with their 26-10 win against Exeter last month

Timing is right for Munster to correct Aviva record

Munster's good form and exciting coaching news has them heading in the right direction, writes Neil Treacy

Rugby • 07 May 22

De Allende has scored four tries in his last seven games

Munster hardened by tough mid-season form - De Allende

He was hardly going to down tools, but it speaks to the professionalism of Damian de Allende that his form for Munster continues to improve the closer he gets to departing.

Rugby • 04 May 22

Munster will have more than 30,000 fans at the Aviva Stadium this Saturday

Munster banking on the 'Red Army' to make a difference

Thirteen months ago Munster took their best shot at Toulouse in the Champions Cup, but ultimately came up short.

Rugby • 03 May 22

Mike Haley (left) celebrates his second try

Van Graan pleased as Munster lay down weekend marker

With such a bunched race for the home quarter-finals in the URC, this evening's bonus-point win for Munster against Cardiff could hardly have worked out better.

Rugby • 29 Apr 22

Craig Casey scores Munster's fourth try of the night

Munster maintain top-four drive with bonus-point win

With many of their URC play-off rivals not in action until tomorrow, this was a chance for Munster to lay down a marker early in the weekend, and put some heat on the likes of the Sharks and Ulster.

Rugby • 29 Apr 22

Damian de Allende is tackled by Ulster's Sam Carter

'A class victory' - Van Graan delights in Belfast win

Munster head coach Johann van Graan hailed the resilience of his players after they ground out a vital away win against Ulster in Belfast.

Rugby • 22 Apr 22

Munster ready to embrace the pressure says Van Graan

Munster head coach Johann van Graan admits he may have to rotate his squad over the next two URC games, despite the province being in a tight battle to secure a home quarter-final.

Rugby • 19 Apr 22

Munster head coach Johann van Graan salutes the crowd after Saturday's win against Exeter

Hard times have toughened Munster, says Van Graan

Munster head coach Johann van Graan says his side are battle-hardened as they head into the business end of the season.

Rugby • 18 Apr 22