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Munster players dejected at the final whistle

Van Graan: Saracens pressure game was just too much

Munster coach Johann van Graan felt his side were outgunned by opposition without any weaknesses as Saracens stormed into the Champions Cup final.

Rugby • 20 Apr 19

Mark McCall: "As a group, we were determined not to let this week pass us by."

'We were determined not to let this pass us by'

Saracens rugby director Mark McCall said the club dealt with the controversy surrounding Billy Vunipola "quickly", "decisively", and "fairly" as he hailed the England international's powerhouse performance against Munster.

Rugby • 20 Apr 19

Johann van Graan: 'If we win everyone will say we've learned our lesson'

Van Graan hopes to add 'new blood' to coaching staff

Munster coach Johann van Graan says the club is on the look-out for new coaching staff for next season.

Rugby • 15 Apr 19

Joey Carbery (r) is unlikely to feature in the semi-final

Munster's Carbery 'highly unlikely' to face Saracens

Munster rugby coach Johann van Graan says Joey Carbery is unlikely to win his fitness battle ahead of Saturday's Champions Cup semi-final against Saracens.

Rugby • 15 Apr 19

Johann van Graan commits future to Munster

Munster Rugby head coach Johann van Graan has extended his contract for a further two years, and will remain with the province until June 2022.

Rugby • 08 Apr 19

Johann Van Graan's men stormed to victory in England

Proud Van Graan hails ever improving Munster

Munster head coach Johann Van Graan expressed his pride in his team after they claimed a hugely impressive 26-point Heineken Champions Cup victory away to Gloucester.

Rugby • 11 Jan 19

Van Graan: Inter-pros set Munster up nicely for Europe

The province got a bonus-point win over Connacht, beat Leinster and picked up a losing bonus point on the road against Ulster over the festive period.

Rugby • 06 Jan 19

Munster go through their paces at training on Thursday

No fresh worries for Munster ahead of Leinster showdown

Munster have a clean bill of health ahead of their festive Pro14 derby clash with Leinster at Thomond Park.

Rugby • 27 Dec 18

Johann van Graan: "We can't wait to have him back. Hopefully it'll be soon."

Van Graan 'gutted' for Farrell after latest setback

Johann van Graan admitted he was "gutted" for Chris Farrell after his latest injury setback, but is hopeful he'll make a swift return.

Rugby • 12 Dec 18

Van Graan confident Conway will be ready for Castres

Munster head coach Johann van Graan expects Ireland winger Andrew Conway to recover from a knee injury in time to face Castres in the Heineken Champions Cup on Sunday.

Rugby • 04 Dec 18

Conor Murray has been sidelined for four months.

Van Graan does not expect Murray to be in Ireland squad

Munster coach Johann van Graan says he'd be surprised to see Conor Murray selected in this week's Ireland squad as he continues his recovery from a neck injury.

Rugby • 23 Oct 18

Van Graan hoping to 'fire on all cylinders' at Exeter

Munster head coach Johann Van Graan says that Munster face a "massive task" as they travel to face Exeter in their opening Champions Cup game of the season.

Rugby • 08 Oct 18

Keith Earls had a try chalked off at the Aviva

Van Graan laments pivotal '14-point swing'

Johann van Graan spoke through gritted teeth as he called for "consistency" from the officials in the aftermath of Munster's eight-point loss to Leinster.

Rugby • 06 Oct 18

Joey Carbery (L) and Johann van Graan at Munster training

Van Graan cool on using Carbery's Leinster inside info

Munster head coach Johann van Graan insists he won't be asking Joey Carbery for insider information on the outhalf's former side Leinster ahead of their derby clash this weekend.

Rugby • 02 Oct 18

Chris Farrell has been out since February

Farrell 'still a long way off' Munster return

Chris Farrell's rehabilitation from a knee injury is not going as quickly as hoped, according to Munster coach Johann van Graan.

Rugby • 26 Sep 18

Johann van Graan: "From the first day we've handled his injury accordingly."

'Upon his request, I can't comment on Conor's injury'

Munster head coach Johann van Graan has revealed that Conor Murray does not want the details of his injury disclosed as mystery continues to shroud the extent of the scrum-half's neck problem.

Rugby • 26 Sep 18

Keith Earls should feature in the weekend clash with Ulster

Keith Earls ready to make belated Munster comeback

Keith Earls should finally make his Munster return for this week's Pro14 derby against Ulster after shaking off the knock that ruled him out of the trip to Cardiff Blues.

Rugby • 24 Sep 18

Johann van Graan was previously involved in the South Africa set-up

Van Graan says South Africa win was good for rugby

Munster coach Johann van Graan believes that South Africa's win over the All Blacks in Wellington at the weekend is good for rugby all over the world.

Rugby • 19 Sep 18

Tyler Bleyendaal has been out of action since last February

Bleyendaal steps up long-awaited Munster return

Tyler Bleyendaal is ready to return to training for Munster after a nightmare, heavily disrupted year due to a neck injury.

Rugby • 17 Sep 18

Van Graan savours 'some special moments for Joey'

Munster head coach Johann van Graan savoured a perfect first start for his new out-half Joey Carbery, who shone in a Pro14 dismantling of the Ospreys on Friday night.

Rugby • 15 Sep 18

New signing Alby Mathewson at Munster training

Mathewson links up with Munster but no Murray update

Conor Murray's temporary replacement, former All Black Alby Mathewson, has arrived in Limerick and has linked up with his new team-mates but will not feature when they travel to Glasgow later this week.

Rugby • 04 Sep 18

Munster's Tadhg Beirne (L) with head coach Johann van Graan

Globe-trotting Van Graan on quest to realise 'vision'

Johann van Graan is leaving no stone unturned in his mission to deliver success to Munster.

Rugby • 21 Aug 18

Johann van Graan has plenty to reflect on after his first season in the Munster hot seat

Van Graan: Munster 'so close but so far'

Johann van Graan has indicated his determination to overhaul Munster after they lost the Pro14 semi-final to Leinster by the narrowest of margins.

Rugby • 19 May 18

Johann van Graan: 'They are formidable opponents but we're looking forward to this one.'

Van Graan: We want to measure ourselves against best

Johann van Graan said Munster will embrace the opportunity to "measure ourselves against the best" when they travel to face the Champions Cup victors Leinster at the RDS this Saturday.

Rugby • 14 May 18

Munster's Mike Sherry celebrates winning possession with Brian Scott, Dave O'Callaghan and Conor Oliver

'It felt like a win' – Munster happy to claim draw

Munster geared up for a Pro14 semi-final play-off with a second-half fight back against Ulster to draw 24-24, a result that head coach Johann van Graan conceded felt like a victory.

Rugby • 29 Apr 18