Graham Rowntree

‘We have to be better in that area’ - Graham Rowntree targets Munster lineout improvement

‘There’s a lot going on. I’m not gonna throw anyone under the bus here’ says head coach ahead of Sharks clash

Munster hope to shake off indifferent form on trip to Cape Town

Stormers under pressure to deliver big performance at home

Munster were arguably the better team for large parts of match against Leinster

Munster were arguably the better team for large parts of the game but accuracy let them down at key scoring moments

Leo Cullen praises Leinster’s efforts in win over Munster as focus shifts to ‘tough’ Sportsground trip

‘We did the occasion justice’: Coach Graham Rowntree backs Munster’s performance, as two ‘huge’ games loom in South Africa

‘I can’t fault their effort’: Munster’s Graham Rowntree looks on the bright side after Leinster defeat

First-quarter chaos tested the resolve of Munster’s pack

Leinster beat Munster 26-12: As it happened

Provincial siblings, Leinster and Munster meet at GAA headquarters for the first time since their famous European Cup semi-final in 2009.

Munster look to atone for Zebre defeat against Ospreys

Tadhg Beirne and Peter O’Mahony return to starting 15 for visit of Welsh side to Cork

Graham Rowntree admits ‘relief’ after Munster open campaign with Connacht win

Head coach confirms shoulder injury to Billy Burns on his competitive debut for Munster

‘Beat Connacht, go deep into Europe.’ Expectations rise for Graham Rowntree at Munster helm

Graham Rowntree is ambitious and philosophical about his third season as Munster’s head coach, though he admits to feeling a tad stressed

Graham Rowntree dismisses ‘innuendos’ about Munster captaincy after confirming Tadhg Beirne’s appointment

Munster head coach addresses rumours of a falling-out with Peter O’Mahony

Munster’s minimum target must be to restore the Thomond Park factor

Despite some shrewd signings, doubts persist about Munster’s ability to go deep in two tournaments

Graham Rowntree optimistic fresh blood can bring new lease of life to Munster

Rugby: Academy talent impressed for Munster in preseason losses

Time for Munster and Leinster to take stock following semi-final disappointment

Munster coach Graham Rowntree frustrated by the inability to seal home URC final against the Bulls as season ends in disappointing home defeat to Glasgow

Munster braced for a feisty challenge from formidable Glasgow

Carrot of a home URC final in Thomond Park no small incentive for Graham Rowntree’s side

Gordon D’Arcy: Munster are on the march again and Jack Crowley is their main man

Leinster’s Ross Byrne has concentrated on existing strengths rather than try to diversify his game

Munster make one change ahead of Lions trip as Seán O’Brien starts at centre

O’Brien starts in the centres alongside Antoine Frisch as Graham Rowntree largely keeps faith in the XV which secured a win over the Bulls

No sick note excuses as Munster take European exit ‘on the chin’

Graham Rowntree and captain Tadhg Beirne don’t blame defeat to Northampton on bug in the camp

Rowntree anticipating special occasion as Munster host Crusaders in sell-out clash

Munster coach Graham Rowntree confirms there is no update yet on Ireland captain Peter O’Mahony’s contract status

Lost leads leave wet-behind-the-ears Munster searching for answers

Province’s latest defeat followed a pattern that has become uncomfortably familiar

Peter O’Mahony’s early Thomond departure a concern ahead of Six Nations campaign

Munster head coach Graham Rowntree says new Ireland captain ‘got a couple of little bangs’ in Northampton loss

Graham Rowntree ‘immensely proud of the lads’ as Munster stick to the plan in Toulon

Head coach reserves special praise for skipper Tadhg Beirne after first away win of the season

Champions Cup - Toulon 18 Munster 29 (FT) as it happened

Catch up on the action as Munster re-ignited their Champions Cup campaign with a bonus point win away in France

Mary Hannigan: ‘That’s business’ - Leo Cullen and Graham Rowntree on RG Snyman’s move

Remembering Johnny Flaherty; Shane Lowry on John Rahm’s LIV switch; Dave Hannigan on Conor McGregor’s political ambitions

‘That’s business’: Graham Rowntree says he can not determine where RG Snyman goes

Leinster announced the signing of the Munster lock from next season

Graham Rowntree: ‘We’re giving teams presents - have another one, Merry Christmas!’

‘You know what this tournament means to our club, we’ll be gunning for qualification’ says Munster head coach after defeat to Exeter

Graham Rowntree left frustrated by Munster’s loss after ‘great things’ against Exeter

Munster had 11-point lead after 50 minutes only to be overwhelmed in Champions Cup pool game

RG Snyman set to return in March as a ‘worst case scenario’ - Graham Rowntree

Munster head coach is hopeful Peter O’Mahony will feature in the province’s Champions Cup action before Christmas

End of Sexton era leaves a huge void at outhalf in Irish rugby

Pivotal position of outhalf for Ireland has been dominated over 29 years by just four players but we are now in very different territory

Graham Rowntree won’t rush decision on Munster’s next captain

Injury-hit Munster contribute handsomely to cracking URC game in the Aviva Stadium

Graham Rowntree: ‘I’ve pushed us on this summer, because we can’t stand still’

Munster coach has no issue with his side having a target on their backs as they get set to face Leinster

Leinster prepare for Munster duel without delayed Jacques Nienaber

South African coach unlikely to play much role in preparations for Saturday’s match at the Aviva

Seven-try Munster put depleted Dragons to the sword at Musgrave Park

Graham Rowntree’s side respond to disappointing round two display with comfortable win in Cork

Graham Rowntree signs two-year extension at Munster

Head coach will remain at the province until 2026 at least after leading side to URC title in first season

Munster savour long-awaited triumph, to which so many contributed

‘It’s a special, special day,’ says Tadgh Beirne as players and staff hail fans, families and lost friends

URC final: Graham Rowntree praises battle-hardened Munster for sticking to their guns

Departing duo Ben Healy and Malakai Fekitoa picked out for particular praise for performances in Cape Town

Five things we learned from the URC final: Munster are back as the competition comes of age

Munster’s 100km long haul pays off - Rising tide lifts all boats - Final success a reward for bravery on and off pitch

Red Army backing Munster to carry the day against Stormers in URC Cape Town final

Province has rediscovered best defensive qualities and combined these with old-fashioned grit in successful run

Graham Rowntree: Munster will ‘go down to Cape Town with belief’ for URC decider with Stormers

Head coach says his side were far from perfect but that the team has become ‘battle-hardened’ after hectic schedule

‘It could have gotten away from us’ - Rowntree praises Munster’s resolve after Benetton win

Munster fall behind inside the first quarter but do enough to pull away from hosts in 70-point thriller

Munster must travel to South Africa to play Sharks in Champions Cup last 16

Leinster will face Ulster in Aviva Stadium, the winners to face either Leicester or Edinburgh

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