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 →
Cloete stars for Van Graan’s Munster
Chris Cloete was named Man of the Match as Munster beat Zebre 36-19, while there were also victories for the Glasgow Warriors, Leinster, Cardiff Blues, Ulster, Scarlets and Cheetahs in the Pro14.
Watch: Van Graan arrives at Munster
Johann van Graan gives his first official interview as Munster head coach.
Boks in limbo
The Springboks continue to be hamstrung by the bizarre decisions taken by the coaching staff and the SA Rugby administrators, writes JON CARDINELLI in Dublin.
‘Coetzee walking a tightrope’
What the Irish newspapers are saying about the Test against the Springboks and the 2023 World Cup bid.
Van Graan not done with Boks yet
Bok assistant coach Johann van Graan will only take up his position as Munster director of rugby following the Tests against Ireland and France.
