Johann van Graan rugby player
Johann van Graan rugby player

Johann van Graan

1st Jan 1970 1.85m/90kg Head Coach

Ben Spencer confirmed as new Bath skipper

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scrumhalf Ben Spencer has been named as Bath's new captain ahead of the 2022/23 season.   The 30-year-old has made over 50 appearances for the Blue, Black and White since making a try-scoring debut...

Bath Rugby sign Ireland international Quinn Roux

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland international Quinn Roux has joined Bath Rugby for the 2022/23 season. The second row arrives at The Rec as injury cover following news of Charlie Ewels’ knee injury sustained whilst on...

Rowntree gives first interview as Munster Head Coach

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Graham Rowntree has given his first interview since taken over as Munster Head Coach.    The 51 year-old has taken charge of the forwards at the club since 2019 but was promoted to the top...

Former Worcester captain signs for Bath

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Worcester Warriors captain GJ van Velze has joined Bath Rugby, adding strong experience and leadership to the club’s pack options.   The South African, who can play multiple...

Johann van Graan opens up ahead of new Bath chapter

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Bath Rugby boss Johann van Graan has indicated that he is hopeful of significant developments at the club as he takes over ahead of the new Premiership season after having enjoyed five quality seasons...

The First Interview: Johann van Graan

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bath Rugby's new Head of Rugby Johann van Graan sat down for his first club interview to discuss his first week in the role, his values, his coaching team and more ahead of the 2022/23 season.  

Ulster & Munster's Road To The URC Play-Offs

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of their clash in the United Rugby Championship quarter-finals, we take a look at Ulster & Munster's route to the knockouts.   SEASON SNAPSHOT   But for the distraction of Champions...

De Allende The Dynamite For Mighty Munster

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster’s prospects in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship play-offs are hitched to powerhouse Springbok centre Damian de Allende.   A chest complaint meant De Allende missed the 35-25 defeat...

Tadhg Beirne in line for Munster return against Ulster

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster have provided an injury update ahead of the United Rugby Championship quarter-final against Ulster in Belfast on Friday evening (7:35 pm).   Lock Jean Kleyn and hooker Neil Cronin returned...

The latest rumours, player movements and re-signings

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

We round up the week's latest rumours, signings, and re-signings.     Richie Mo'unga re-signs with New Zealand Rugby until at least 2023 Richie Mo'unga has signed...