Calls for safety as SA prop lifts post padding
Munster coach Johann van Graan has called for stricter sanctions on players lifting the protective padding around posts to prevent their opponents from scoring.
Van Graan lauds Kolisi’s journey
Former Springbok assistant coach Johann van Graan has saluted Siya Kolisi on his journey from young gun to World Cup-winning captain.
No regrets for Van Graan
Former Bok assistant coach Johann van Graan says he does not regret vacating his former role following South Africa’s World Cup win in Japan.
Munster ‘confident’ of signing Bok duo
Munster head coach Johann van Graan has confirmed they are in ‘advanced discussions’ to sign World Cup-winning Bok duo Damian de Allende and RG Snyman.
Smith changes two in Cheetahs swansong
Coach Franco Smith has made two changes to the Cheetahs starting lineup for their third game of the PRO14 season against Johan van Graan’s Munster in Bloemfontein on Friday.
Van Graan extends Munster stay
Munster coach Johann van Graan has signed a two-year extension to remain with the Irish club until 2022.
Munster go top with Connacht victory
Munster climbed to the summit of Conference A by beating Connacht 31-24, while there were also Pro14 wins for Benetton Treviso, the Scarlets, Ospreys, Edinburgh and Leinster.
Bulls targeted Van Graan, Ackermann
Munster and Gloucester have rejected approaches from the Blue Bulls for head coaches Johann van Graan and Johan Ackermann respectively.
Botha signs for Munster
Former Springbok and Bulls flank Arno Botha has signed a one-year deal with Irish club Munster.
Grobler receives Van Graan’s support
Munster coach Johann van Graan insists that Gerbrandt Grobler’s doping ban is a ‘thing of the past’. Grobler tested positive for an anabolic-androgenic steroid in 2014 while he was still with the Stormers and Western Province, and received a two-year suspension after admitting his guilt. He was then handed an opportunity with French club Racing 92, before signing a three-year deal… Read more →
