Petrol explosion led to Munster players' burn injuries Munster centre Damian De Allende says a decision by one of his team-mates to "throw petrol on the fire" resulted in the fire pit accident ... Rugby • 08 Jun
Four Munster players injured in fire pit accident Munster quartet Mike Haley, CJ Stander, Damian de Allende and RG Snyman are recovering from "superficial burns" after a fire pit accident at the weekend. Rugby • 07 Jun
We Become Heroes - CJ Stander Departing Munster backrow and Ireland international CJ Stander joins the We Become Heroes podcast. Rugby • 13 Apr
Van Graan: Final the ultimate test of Munster progress Munster head coach Johann van Graan hopes his team can cap their development this season with a first league crown in a decade when they ... Rugby • 23 Mar
CJ Stander committed himself to the whole Irish process In recalling the first time he encountered CJ Stander during a Munster training session, Jonny Holland wanted to impress him and, in the process felt ... Rugby • 23 Mar
Delivering under 'pressure' extra special for Ireland Hugo Keenan says Ireland were feeling pressure to perform as they rounded off their Six Nations campaign with their best performance since 2018. Rugby • 21 Mar
Henshaw: Stander factor paramount in 'emotional' win Robbie Henshaw said CJ Stander's impending retirement factored into the emotional pitch Ireland were able to reach as their Guinness Six Nations campaign ended with ... Rugby • 20 Mar
Lenihan: Stander may be back in Pro16 before too long Donal Lenihan says he would not be surprised if CJ Stander makes a playing return in South Africa despite announcing his retirement this week when ... Rugby • 20 Mar
We want to help CJ go out with a bang - Andy Farrell Andy Farrell says his players are determined to help CJ Stander go out with a bang but insists Ireland should not require further incentive to ... Rugby • 18 Mar
Shocked team-mates appreciate Stander's 'noble' call Ireland captain Johnny Sexton and international and provincial team-mate Peter O'Mahony pay tribute to the impact CJ Stander has made on Irish rugby since his ... Rugby • 20 Mar
CJ Stander set to retire from rugby in June Ireland and Munster back row CJ Stander has announced he will retire from rugby in June. Rugby • 16 Mar
Ireland player ratings: Henderson and Stander step up Player ratings as Ireland's Six Nations title hopes were prematurely ended by a 15-13 defeat to France at the Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 14 Feb
Will Connors enjoying 'chop shop' combo with CJ Stander Ireland back row Will Connors feels he is reaping the benefits of working closely with CJ Stander in training as players exchange expertise and specialties. Rugby • 26 Nov 20
Stander not buying 'soft' Ireland tag as England loom CJ Stander views Rassie Erasmus' labelling of Ireland as a "soft" team as a challenge and has promised to keep that message in store for ... Rugby • 18 Nov 20
Dupont named Six Nations Player of Championship France scrum-half Antoine Dupont has been voted 2020 Guinness Six Nations player of the championship, T while the inaugural women's award was won by England ... Rugby • 06 Nov 20
Last gasp Stander try snatches victory for Munster For the second week running, Munster left it late to snatch victory in the Guinness Pro14, with Edinburgh the victims this week at Thomond Park ... Rugby • 10 Oct 20
Downey: Ireland back row 'massive area' against England Former Ireland and Munster centre James Downey looks ahead to the trip to Twickenham in the Six Nations and how the back row battle will ... Rugby • 17 Feb 20
Ireland must win physical battle with Wales - Lenihan Ireland must win the physical battle in their Six Nations clash against Wales on Saturday at the Aviva Stadium, according to Donal Lenihan. Six Nations • 07 Feb 20
Stander was forewarned Caelan Doris' day was coming CJ Stander recalls the time he once joked about Caelan Doris taking his number eight jersey with his new team-mate's father Rugby • 31 Jan 20
Matter of time - Stander has most minutes of Ireland XV How many minutes have the Ireland players selected to face Scotland on Saturday played since the conclusion of last year's Six Nations campaign? Rugby • 01 Feb 20
Stander desperate to go again and wipe away the pain CJ Stander has declared himself ready to play his third World Cup match in 11 days when Ireland face Russia in Kobe on Thursday. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 30 Sep 19
Rueful Murphy hails Ireland back row rivals Ulster flanker Jordi Murphy says he had mixed emotions as Ireland got off to a winning start at the World Cup without him. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 23 Sep 19
CJ taking a stand for clean sport ahead of World Cup Ireland forward CJ Stander has emphasised the need to keep rugby clean amidst ongoing doping issues in his native South Africa. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 19 Sep 19
Schmidt returns fire on Pichot after Toner comments Ireland boss Joe Schmidt feels World Rugby vice-president Agustin Pichot would be better off keeping his opinions to himself. Rugby • 03 Sep 19
O'Mahony and Stander places under threat, says Ferris Stephen Ferris reckons Ireland's back row needs a reboot and that Peter O'Mahony and CJ Stander's places are in danger. Rugby • 29 May 19
![Lenihan: 'You might see him [Stander] back in the Pro16 playing for one of the South African franchises](https://img.rasset.ie/00166ffe-300.jpg "Lenihan: 'You might see him [Stander] back in the Pro16 playing for one of the South African franchises")
