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# Head Coach

This year
2023
'I've seen his confidence grow' - Farrell pleased with Crowley's progress
The Munster playmaker gets his second Test start against Italy this weekend.
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Aug 3rd 2023, 4:58 PM
New Ireland boss Bemand has seen where the women's game can go
The well-regarded coach joins after a successful eight-year stint with England.
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Jul 27th 2023, 8:03 PM
No head coach and now no captain, Ireland's rebuild takes another hit
Nichola Fryday was the most experienced player in an inexperienced squad.
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Jul 21st 2023, 1:34 PM
How Graham Rowntree has brought Munster to the brink of trophy success
The 52-year-old is in his first season as a head coach.
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May 23rd 2023, 7:30 PM
'Leo commits his whole life to making Leinster successful. It's admirable'
Leo Cullen ‘bleeds Leinster’ and has been central to their successes as a player and head coach.
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May 19th 2023, 10:34 AM
'The last time you could come and buy a ticket on the day of the game was 2015'
What have Leinster learned from their heartbreaks against La Rochelle?
'Give us time' - IRFU asks for patience with Irish women's rugby
The union is searching for a new Ireland Women’s 15s team head coach.
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May 11th 2023, 6:00 AM
'It’s certainly not a case that Cliodhna Moloney is being silenced by the IRFU'
IRFU CEO Kevin Potts explained why Greg McWilliams left the Ireland job by mutual agreement.
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May 10th 2023, 2:15 PM
'We're little old Ireland, small demographics. We're fighting as a minority sport'
Leinster boss Leo Cullen took aim at the hype around his team as expectations mount.
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Apr 25th 2023, 7:00 AM
'It’s an interesting article but it’s nearly irrelevant at this stage'
Ireland Women head coach Greg McWilliams responded to a report published by the Telegraph.
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Apr 13th 2023, 3:15 PM
'They had a choice. Every one of them said, 'No, we want to come to Leinster''
Stormers head coach John Dobson is one of the most interesting characters in the game.
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Mar 24th 2023, 6:10 AM
'We'll see if we can squeeze the grandkids to cheer for Ireland'
Andy and Owen Farrell are on opposite sides once again this weekend in Dublin.
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Mar 16th 2023, 5:13 PM
England's loss has been Ireland's gain with impressive Andy Farrell
The Wigan native goes up against his homeland for a Grand Slam on Saturday.
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Mar 14th 2023, 6:30 AM
'The best game I've been involved in' - Farrell hails Ireland's character
He said a hurting England side will be out to spoil the party in Dublin next weekend.
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Mar 12th 2023, 9:00 PM
'That was a proper Test match... I thought we showed great character'
Ireland boss Andy Farrell confirmed that prop Finlay Bealham suffered a twisted knee.
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Feb 25th 2023, 6:29 PM
Farrell's Ireland target first win over France in possible Grand Slam decider
The French will be in town on Saturday and the Ireland boss is expecting a raucous atmosphere.
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Feb 6th 2023, 9:36 AM
'I love my job' says Ulster's McFarland amid links to Leicester job
Meanwhile, Iain Henderson was injured just days before Ireland’s Six Nations squad is named.
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Jan 16th 2023, 6:00 AM
'They won that game, I don't think we lost that game. I was 100% proud'
Ulster boss Dan McFarland believes his side should have had a penalty try against La Rochelle.
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Jan 14th 2023, 8:59 PM
Last year
2022
Goodman open to more responsibility after Lancaster leaves Leinster
The New Zealander has earned positive reviews for his work since arriving last summer.
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Dec 6th 2022, 7:15 AM
'Australia made it an absolute dogfight... we're delighted with the win'
Andy Farrell praised his side for finding a way to win in Dublin.
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Nov 19th 2022, 11:28 PM
Former Connacht head coach Michael Bradley takes over at UCC
The vastly-experienced Cork native will be joined by fellow ex-Ireland internationals Ken O’Connell and Paul McCarthy, plus former Munster out-half Scott Deasy.
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Sep 14th 2022, 5:09 PM
Munster boss Rowntree not trying to 'reinvent the wheel' as new era begins
The head coach says he has made tweaks to the province’s approach to training.
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Aug 23rd 2022, 3:13 PM
Sublime series success is a momentous achievement for Andy Farrell
The Ireland head coach has steered his team to a series victory in New Zealand.
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Jul 16th 2022, 10:22 AM
Joe Schmidt has joined the All Blacks coaching team ahead of Ireland clash
The former Ireland boss will be part of the Kiwi set-up for the three-Test series.
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Jun 27th 2022, 10:28 AM
'We would have loved to play at Thomond Park but we're going to embrace the Aviva'
Munster head coach Johann van Graan says the province is aligned over the decision.
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Apr 20th 2022, 7:00 AM
'I absolutely want to be here... I see myself as a Munster man'
Johann van Graan has stressed his commitment to Munster until the end of the season.
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Jan 12th 2022, 12:06 PM
Rowntree the first signing but plenty of pieces left to find in Munster puzzle
The Englishman has signed on for another two seasons with the province.
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Jan 5th 2022, 6:00 AM
'The head coach question, that's one for another day' - Rowntree
The Munster forwards coach has been linked with a promotion.
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Jan 4th 2022, 4:03 PM
Michael Bradley sacked as head coach of Italian club Zebre
The former Ireland international joined the club in 2017.
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Jan 4th 2022, 3:35 PM
All time
'She has been incredible' - Munster's Kilcoyne hails influence of Currid
The performance psychologist has also had great success with the Limerick hurlers.
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Dec 17th 2021, 8:42 AM
'I’m going to put everything, my heart and soul, into Munster for the next 7 months'
Johann van Graan was unwilling to reveal any detail about his departure at the end of this season.
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Dec 16th 2021, 8:32 AM
Bath confirm Van Graan signing after Munster boss invoked release clause
It’s understood that the South African had some frustrations behind the scenes in Munster.
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Dec 15th 2021, 3:00 PM
'We were obviously deflated and a bit down, it's an emotional time for anyone'
Johann van Graan told the Munster players of his departure yesterday.
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Dec 15th 2021, 2:59 PM
ROG the dream appointment for many Munster fans but contract complicates it
Johann van Graan will leave the province at the end of the current season.
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Dec 14th 2021, 9:32 PM
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
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
'I understand the club and supporters will be disappointed' - Stephen O'Donnell
The Dundalk-bound head coach confirmed his St Pat’s departure this evening.
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Dec 3rd 2021, 10:53 PM
'It's been a difficult period for everyone involved and no different to myself'
Adam Griggs has one more game left as Ireland Women head coach.
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Nov 13th 2021, 6:15 AM
Fast, relentless, adaptable - Connacht's 'gardener' targets URC quarter-final
Andy Friend is heading into his fourth season in charge of the province.
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Sep 22nd 2021, 7:00 AM
'It wasn't a mixed bag for me, I'm delighted with the win' - Farrell
The Ireland head coach was satisfied with his team’s 39-31 victory over Japan.
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Jul 3rd 2021, 6:17 PM
O'Gara signs new three-year deal to stay with La Rochelle until 2024
The former Munster and Ireland out-half will lead the Top 14 club form next season onwards.
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Apr 22nd 2021, 8:49 AM
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