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# jvg

Last year
2022
# back at it
'It's Munster versus Leinster in the Aviva, so we expect a massive game'
The southern province are battling for a home quarter-final in the URC.
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May 17th 2022, 2:57 PM
# jvg
Van Graan blocking out outside noise as Munster seek to build momuntum after Ulster win
The province face Castres in the Champions Cup this weekend without Joey Carbery and with fitness doubts hanging over Damian DeAllende and Peter O’Mahony.
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Jan 10th 2022, 9:25 AM
All time
# exit door
Munster confirm that head coach Van Graan will leave at end of season
The South African was offered a new two-year deal but will depart in June.
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Dec 14th 2021, 10:13 AM
# The Boss
Should he stay or should he go? Van Graan's Munster future up in the air
Bath are understood to have made an approach for the South African.
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Dec 11th 2021, 2:59 PM
# jvg
Munster boss Van Graan remains tight-lipped on possible contract extension
The South African’s current deal expires next summer.
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Dec 9th 2021, 6:00 AM
# Final Countdown
Munster striving to have 'immaculate' basics against Leinster side with 'no weakness'
Johann van Graan is banking on Munster’ s fundamentals giving them an edge in Saturday’s Pro14 final.
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Mar 23rd 2021, 3:27 PM
# gold standard
Van Graan fondly recalls Kolisi debut and hails 'incredible' journey
The Munster boss worked at close quarters with many of the World Cup-winners.
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Nov 9th 2019, 9:00 AM
# jvg
'He certainly has a ruthless side to him as well, which is vitally important'
Johann van Graan has convinced Munster that he’s the man to drive the province forward.
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Apr 16th 2019, 7:00 AM
# Fortress
Van Graan lauds his side's discipline as Munster end 2018 unbeaten at Thomond
The southern province came out the right side of a fractious and fragmented affair against Leinster.
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Dec 29th 2018, 9:24 PM
# keeping their cool
Van Graan proud of Munster's discipline in Castres
The South African will have to shuffle his line-up for the upcoming Christmas inter-pros.
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Dec 18th 2018, 6:30 AM
# pro14
'Mission accomplished' as JVG praises Munster's game management
The province head into the November break in high spirits after a hard-fought win in South Africa.
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Nov 5th 2018, 12:05 AM
# Discipline
'If you want to win away, you can’t concede any unnecessary penalties'
A key penalty in the loss to Leinster was completely avoidable.
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Oct 9th 2018, 6:30 AM
# europe awaits
Van Graan encouraged by Aviva performance ahead of 'massive' Exeter test
“The brilliant thing is that there is a brand new competition starting on Monday.”
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Oct 8th 2018, 6:15 AM
# Baller
'That quick throw-in, some of the guys said; 'no, slow down!'': Mathewson an exciting addition for Munster
Johann van Graan was delighted with how his team adapted to the scrum-half’s off-the-cuff skill.
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Oct 3rd 2018, 6:28 AM
# pro14
'I'll never blame a referee if we lose a game': Van Graan wants to move on from Glasgow incidents
The Munster head coach raised the issue with Pro14 referee’s chief Greg Garner.
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Sep 12th 2018, 7:05 AM
# Moving Forward
'One of the things I got from Rassie was when he said, 'they played so well and then in May, fell a bit short''
Johann van Graan has enjoyed a good few months in the job and now hopes to bring Munster to the next level.
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Jan 22nd 2018, 7:45 AM
# jvg
'Our discipline let us down' - Van Graan rues missed opportunity in Belfast
Sam Arnold’s dismissal was the right decision, the Munster boss admitted.
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Jan 2nd 2018, 8:38 AM
# jvg
'It's been an incredible four weeks for me but it's not about me. I’m a guy that’s not ego-driven'
Johann van Graan hopes Sunday’s win at Leicester acts as the launchpad for Munster’s season.
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Dec 18th 2017, 6:00 AM
# start from zero
O'Donoghue excited by 'fresh start' under Van Graan
The versatile back row is intent on forcing his way into the team to take on Leicester next month.
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Nov 30th 2017, 6:47 AM
# succession plan
Van Graan appointment allows for a welcome focus on Munster's rugby
A mid-November arrival should allow for at least a six-week handover period between Erasmus and the outgoing Springbok assistant.
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Oct 11th 2017, 9:27 PM