huge rugby logo huge rugby logo
  • Club Rugby
    • Premiership
    • Pro14
    • Super-Rugby
    • URC
    • Top14
    • Rugby-Championship
    • Champions-Cup
    • Major-League-Rugby
  • Test Rugby
    • 6Nations
    • british-irish-lions
    • Autumn-Nations-Cup
    • International
    • Rugby-World-Cup
    • Rugby
  • Women’s
  • Transfers
  • My Huge Rugby
Subscribe
  • Featured
  • Rugby
  • International
  • Ireland
  • England
  • New Zealand
Tuesday, Jun 17, 2025
Huge RugbyHuge Rugby
Font ResizerAa
Search
  • Club Rugby
    • Premiership
    • Pro14
    • Super-Rugby
    • URC
    • Top14
    • Rugby-Championship
    • Champions-Cup
    • Major-League-Rugby
  • Test Rugby
    • 6Nations
    • british-irish-lions
    • Autumn-Nations-Cup
    • International
    • Rugby-World-Cup
    • Rugby
  • Women’s
  • Transfers
  • My Huge Rugby
Follow US
Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images
Home » Bath announce new head coach – Huge Rugby News
Premiership

Bath announce new head coach – Huge Rugby News

HugeRugby
Last updated: 15/12/2021 12:18 pm
HugeRugby
Share
SHARE

Bath Rugby is proud to announce the appointment of Johann van Graan as Head Coach for the 2022/23 season on a long-term contract. 

Contents
“Johann is a world-class coach who will play a fundamental role in our future success.“We have an outstanding and committed group of players and staff here at the club; Johann’s experience will add significantly to this.”“This is an exciting next step for me as a coach, and for my family in moving to a proud club and a true rugby city.”

The former Springboks Forwards Coach and current Munster Head Coach will join Bath for the 2022/23 season having served five successful years with the United Rugby Championship side, during which he has led Munster to two Champions Cup semi-finals, three league semi-finals, and a PRO14 final earlier this year. 

Neal Hatley will continue as Head Coach through to the end of the 2021/22 season leading the coaching group, which includes Brent Janse van Rensburg in the role of Defence Coach for the 2021/22 season as announced yesterday.

Following his appointment, van Graan will be able to draw on significant expertise from the current coaching group. Specific roles and responsibilities will be communicated in due course.


Commenting on the new structure, Chief Executive Tarquin McDonald said: “We have huge ambition at Bath.

“Johann is a world-class coach who will play a fundamental role in our future success.

“He will hold full responsibility for our game, focussed on delivering winning performances. I am delighted to announce this appointment and look forward to welcoming Johann and his family to Bath this summer.”


Van Graan’s experience includes his role as Springbok Forwards Coach, winning the bronze medal in the 2015 Rugby World Cup. He also played a key coaching role for the Bulls in winning three Super Rugby titles in 2007, 2009 and 2010. Throughout his career van Graan has also developed a long line of players to greatness on the international stage both in Ireland and South Africa. 

Director of Rugby, Stuart Hooper added: “Johann is a phenomenal coach with a proven track record of developing teams to be successful on the pitch. He has experienced winning rugby environments at the very highest level of the game and knows exactly what it takes.

“We have an outstanding and committed group of players and staff here at the club; Johann’s experience will add significantly to this.”

Commenting on his appointment, van Graan said: “I am hugely excited for the opportunity to join Bath for the 2022/23 season. I see huge potential in this club, the players, coaches and staff. I am coming to Bath to work with everyone, and to achieve great success with everyone at the club.

“This is an exciting next step for me as a coach, and for my family in moving to a proud club and a true rugby city.”

TAGGED:BathBullsChampions CupFeaturedIrelandMunsterPro14RugbySouth AfricaSpringboksSuper Rugby
Share This Article
Facebook Copy Link Print
Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Let's Connect

45kLike
3kFollow
8.4kFollow

Popular Posts

connacht-rugby-png-2

Connacht raid Provincial rivals. 4 new signings confirmed. | Huge Rugby News

HugeRugby
3 Min Read
will-greenwood-min-jpg

Greenwood Makes Ireland World Cup Prediction – Huge Rugby News

HugeRugby
3 Min Read

Confirmed. Jack McGrath to join Ulster. | Huge Rugby News

HugeRugby
3 Min Read

Leinster Name Strong Team to Face Scarlets – Huge Rugby News

HugeRugby
4 Min Read

You Might Also Like

london-irish-min-jpg-6
Premiership

London Irish rocked by double Wallaby departures | Huge Rugby News

3 Min Read
(Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images)
Premiership

Gloucester announce one big departure & one new signing | Huge Rugby News

4 Min Read
sean-obrien-leinster-toulouse-richie-gray-min-jpg-4
URC

Another Leinster Player Doubtful for Pro 14 Final – Huge Rugby News

2 Min Read
(Photo By Brendan Moran/Sportsfile via Getty Images)
Premiership

Chiefs to loan Super Rugby Lock – Huge Rugby News

5 Min Read

Social Networks

Facebook-f Twitter Rss

Useful links

Contact

© 2025 HugeRugby – Trusted coverage of rugby’s past, present, and future.

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?