Graham Rowntree

The former England prop will step up from the role of forwards coach on 1 July to replace Bath-bound Johann van Graan. Rowntree, who joined the province in 2019 ...

"It is important that Munster have someone who understands the unique history and culture of the club and has the experience to maximise the talent in the squad. "I believe we have the established structures in place with the resources and facilities to match and that it will be a smooth transition for the coaching ticket we assemble in ensuring continued development and success for this club. "We have thoroughly enjoyed every moment here and I fortunately get to work with an incredible group of staff and players who share a common goal each day in striving for success for this club.

Rowntree, 50, has been promoted from his current role as forwards coach to replace van Graan who will leave at the end of the season for English club Bath after ...

He has proven a popular replacement, earning the trust and respect of the Munster players and his appointment as the next head coach will be welcomed internally, though there are still other vacancies to fill. Rowntree was the last to join them on these shores having worked at Harlequins and then Georgia, from where he joined van Graan after the 2019 World Cup, replacing Jerry Flannery as forwards coach. A Leicester Tigers stalwart from 1990 to 2007 he was part of the East Midlands club's famous ABC front row alongside hooker Richard Cockerill and tighthead Darren Garforth that helped win four in a row English Premiership titles between 1999 and 2002, the last two as back-to-back league and Heineken Cup doubles. Current head coach van Graan, who had also not been the top man when he left his role as a Springboks assistant coach and succeeded Rassie Erasmus in 2017, still has a chance to end the 11-year trophy drought. We’ve put down roots here and have no desire to move anywhere else." “Before then I have a role to complete this season and working closely with Johann, Steve, and JP is the immediate focus and priority for now.”

Rowntree, who has previously worked as part of England and British and Irish Lions coaching teams, moved to Munster in October 2019. “I am hugely honoured to be ...

“We have thoroughly enjoyed every moment here, and I fortunately get to work with an incredible group of staff and players who share a common goal each day in striving for success. Graham Rowntree has been confirmed as the next Munster head coach. “I believe we have the established structures in place, with the resources and facilities to match, and that it will be a smooth transition for the coaching ticket we assemble in ensuring continued development and success for this club.”

Munster has confirmed that Graham Rowntree will become their new head coach this summer. The Reds' current forwards coach is set to succeed Johann van Graan ...

“It is important that Munster have someone who understands the unique history and culture of the club and has the experience to maximise the talent in the squad. “I believe we have the established structures in place with the resources and facilities to match and that it will be a smooth transition for the coaching ticket we assemble in ensuring continued development and success for this club. Munster Rugby and @IrishRugbyare pleased to confirm that Graham Rowntree will be promoted from Forwards Coach to the role of Head Coach from July 1, 2022.

The current Munster forwards coach will take over from the outgoing Johann van Graan at the end of the season.

The online funnyman fills us in on his schools rugby days, gaining recognition during the pandemic, making his stand-up debut and travelling around Europe in a van. “I believe we have the established structures in place with the resources and facilities to match and that it will be a smooth transition for the coaching ticket we assemble in ensuring continued development and success for this club. “I am hugely honoured to be taking over the role of head coach for a club of this calibre, one that means so much to me and my family,” Rowntree said.

Rowntree has been promoted from forwards coach to head coach and having signed a two-year contract, he will begin his new role on July 1. The former England ...

“It is important that Munster have someone who understands the unique history and culture of the club and has the experience to maximise the talent in the squad. “Before then I have a role to complete this season and working closely with Johann, Steve, and JP is the immediate focus and priority for now.” “I believe we have the established structures in place with the resources and facilities to match and that it will be a smooth transition for the coaching ticket we assemble in ensuring continued development and success for this club.

Munster Rugby Forwards Coach Graham Rowntree will be promoted to the role of Head Coach in the summer. Inpho. Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to ...

Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm that Graham Rowntree will be promoted from Forwards Coach to the role of Head Coach from July 1, 2022. On confirmation of the promotion, Graham Rowntree added, “I am hugely honoured to be taking over the role of Head Coach for a club of this calibre, one that means so much to me and my family. Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm that Graham Rowntree will be promoted from Forwards Coach to the role of Head Coach from July 1, 2022.

MUNSTER HAVE CONFIRMED Graham Rowntree as their new head coach today after reports came out yeste...

“It is important that Munster have someone who understands the unique history and culture of the club and has the experience to maximise the talent in the squad. “I believe we have the established structures in place with the resources and facilities to match and that it will be a smooth transition for the coaching ticket we assemble in ensuring continued development and success for this club. “I am highly honored to be taking over the role of head coach for a club of this caliber, one that means so much to me and my family," said Rowntree.

Munster and the Irish Rugby Football Union announced that Rowntree will be promoted from the province's current forwards coach after signing a two-year deal ...

He also had coaching jobs at Leicester and Harlequins. “I believe we have the established structures in place, with the resources and facilities to match, and that it will be a smooth transition for the coaching ticket we assemble in ensuring continued development and success for this club.” Munster Rugby and@IrishRugbyare pleased to confirm that Graham Rowntree will be promoted from Forwards Coach to the role of Head Coach from July 1, 2022.

Rowntree has been promoted from forwards coach to head coach and having signed a two-year contract, he will begin his new role on July 1. The former England ...

“It is important that Munster have someone who understands the unique history and culture of the club and has the experience to maximise the talent in the squad. “Before then I have a role to complete this season and working closely with Johann, Steve, and JP is the immediate focus and priority for now.” “I believe we have the established structures in place with the resources and facilities to match and that it will be a smooth transition for the coaching ticket we assemble in ensuring continued development and success for this club.

Incoming Munster head coach Graham Rowntree is relieved to have his new position finally confirmed, as he admitted that the last few months had been ...

Very passionate, a big supporter base who are mad about their rugby, enjoy the craic, say no more.” I enjoy working for the man. That's why I threw my heat in the ring, and luckily I got it.

Rowntree is in line to be promoted from his current role as Munster's forwards coach, as the former England international replaces the outgoing Johann van Graan ...

A well-respected figure in the game, the 50-year-old is popular amongst the Munster squad, and as such, he was seen as a good fit to take over from Van Graan. Although Rowntree has long been expected to take over as Munster boss, it is understood that the situation has gathered pace and is close to being announced by the province. Rowntree is in line to be promoted from his current role as Munster's forwards coach, as the former England international replaces the outgoing Johann van Graan, who will join Premiership strugglers Bath this summer.

Current forwards coach to replace Johann van Graan at the end of the current season.

Graham Rowntree is to be confirmed as the next Munster head coach. Rowntree’s appointment is but the first step in an overhaul of the Munster coaching ticket, with the new head coach and the Munster hierarchy now having to identify new coaches to oversee the attack, defence and forwards. Farrell subsequently assumed the same role with Ireland before succeeding Joe Schmidt as head coach, and appointed Catt as his attack coach, while Lancaster has had a profound impact as the senior coach at Leinster and Rowntree will be promoted to Munster as head coach after three seasons as their forwards coach.

"I'm just enjoying my time here and I'm delighted. The players are a humble group who want to get better," Rowntree said in January.

The players are a humble group who want to get better. It reports Monday that the former Leicester and England front row has agreed the position after being offered it in recent days. The head coach question, well that's one for another day but what I can tell you is that the club and all the parties concerned are very aware of my coaching aspirations."

GRAHAM Rowntree is set to be confirmed as the new head coach at Munster Rugby, the Limerick Leader has learned. Leader Sport understands that Rowntree, ...

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Former England forwards coach Graham Rowntree is set to be confirmed as the new Munster head coach, according to reports in Ireland.

The former prop held the roles of assistant coach and forwards coach with England over a seven-year period, and has previously worked as forwards coach with Premiership sides Harlequins and Leicester Tigers. He also previously served as forwards coach for Georgia. Having managed and coached elite players at Premiership and international level, Rowntree was assistant coach on the 2009, 2013 and 2017 British and Irish Lions Tours. Rowntree, who had formerly worked with England and the British and Irish Lions, joined Munster after the 2019 World Cup. In January he signed a two year contract extension that will keep in Munster until June 2024.