Johan Ackermann
IrelandcoachMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Johan Ackermann is a South African rugby coach celebrated for his leadership with teams such as Gloucester and the Lions in Super Rugby. His coaching is marked by a focus on discipline and player development, earning him recognition as one of the top coaches in the sport.
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Johan Ackermann turned to his Bomb Squad as the Bulls upped their intensity.
Leinster run riot against Bulls to retain URC title – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-06-19
Ireland· 2026-06-19
Johan Ackermann took over as coach of the Bulls and managed to steady the ship.
Lions lie in wait armed with Bordeaux’s blueprint for Leinster – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-05-28
Ireland· 2026-05-28
Johan Ackermann is the head coach of the Bulls.
Improved Leinster fall to South African opposition again as Bulls win in Pretoria – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-10-04
Ireland· 2025-10-04
Johan Ackermann is one of the highly respected South Africans in Japan’s Top League.
Coaching drain: NZ Rugby struggling to retain top leaders amid departures - Gregor PaulThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2025-02-27
New Zealand· 2025-02-27
