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
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
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
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
Player ratings: Ryan & Stander immense in Aviva stroll Here's how we rated the Ireland players after their convincing defeat of France. Rugby • 10 Mar 19
Player ratings: Ryan & Stander immense in Aviva stroll Here's how we rated the Ireland players after their convincing defeat of France. Rugby • 10 Mar 19
Ireland set to recall Stander and Ringrose for France CJ Stander is expected to be recalled to the Ireland team to face France in Sunday's Six Nations clash. Rugby • 08 Mar 19
Ireland set to recall Stander and Ringrose for France CJ Stander is expected to be recalled to the Ireland team to face France in Sunday's Six Nations clash. Rugby • 08 Mar 19
Sexton and Carbery both 'on track' for French showdown Joe Schmidt hopes out-halves Johnny Sexton and Joey Carbery will both be fit for Ireland's Guinness Six Nations clash with France in Dublin. Rugby • 01 Mar 19
Sexton and Carbery both 'on track' for French showdown Joe Schmidt hopes out-halves Johnny Sexton and Joey Carbery will both be fit for Ireland's Guinness Six Nations clash with France in Dublin. Rugby • 01 Mar 19
Holland joins up with Ireland squad as lock cover Munster lock Billy Holland has joined up with the Ireland squad ahead of Saturday's Guinness Six Nations match against Scotland. Rugby • 04 Feb 19
Holland joins up with Ireland squad as lock cover Munster lock Billy Holland has joined up with the Ireland squad ahead of Saturday's Guinness Six Nations match against Scotland. Rugby • 04 Feb 19
Major blow for Ireland as Stander ruled out for a month CJ Stander's Six Nations Championship has been decimated after it was confirmed the back-row is out for four weeks out with a facial injury sustained in the defeat to England on Saturday. Rugby • 04 Feb 19
Major blow for Ireland as Stander ruled out for a month CJ Stander's Six Nations Championship has been decimated after it was confirmed the back-row is out for four weeks out with a facial injury sustained in the defeat to England on Saturday. Rugby • 04 Feb 19
Schmidt sweating on fitness of Earls and Stander CJ Stander and Keith Earls have emerged as injury concerns from Ireland's heavy loss to England ahead of next Saturday's trip to Edinburgh. Rugby • 03 Feb 19
Schmidt sweating on fitness of Earls and Stander CJ Stander and Keith Earls have emerged as injury concerns from Ireland's heavy loss to England ahead of next Saturday's trip to Edinburgh. Rugby • 03 Feb 19
English have brains to mark brawn CJ Stander knows England will be physical when they come to Dublin at the weekend, but says that they can play ball too. Rugby • 29 Jan 19
English have brains to mark brawn CJ Stander knows England will be physical when they come to Dublin at the weekend, but says that they can play ball too. Rugby • 29 Jan 19
CJ Stander parks Ireland friendships for derby games After Munster's defeat of Leinster number eight CJ Stander revealed that his Ireland friendships are parked for derby games. Rugby • 30 Dec 18
CJ Stander parks Ireland friendships for derby games After Munster's defeat of Leinster number eight CJ Stander revealed that his Ireland friendships are parked for derby games. Rugby • 30 Dec 18
Pro14 team news: Munster & Leinster bring back big guns Munster have made a dozen changes to the side who lost at Ulster, with Johann van Graan bringing back the big guns for the Pro14 derby showdown with Leinster at Thomond Park on Saturday evening [5.15pm]. Rugby • 29 Dec 18
Pro14 team news: Munster & Leinster bring back big guns Munster have made a dozen changes to the side who lost at Ulster, with Johann van Graan bringing back the big guns for the Pro14 derby showdown with Leinster at Thomond Park on Saturday evening [5.15pm]. Rugby • 29 Dec 18
CJ Stander is glad he isn't a referee Just last week the Ireland number 8 CJ Stander's native country were at the wrong end of a call in the last play of the England v South Africa clash. Rugby • 08 Nov 18
CJ Stander is glad he isn't a referee Just last week the Ireland number 8 CJ Stander's native country were at the wrong end of a call in the last play of the England v South Africa clash. Rugby • 08 Nov 18
Stander: Carbery enjoying life in red of Munster Former Leinster player Joey Carbery is the missing link at Munster, according to CJ Stander. Rugby • 02 Oct 18
Stander: Carbery enjoying life in red of Munster Former Leinster player Joey Carbery is the missing link at Munster, according to CJ Stander. Rugby • 02 Oct 18
Stander determined to end triumphant season in style CJ Stander insists there will be no question of fatigue as Ireland look to end a long season on a high against Australia on Saturday. Rugby • 20 Jun 18
Stander determined to end triumphant season in style CJ Stander insists there will be no question of fatigue as Ireland look to end a long season on a high against Australia on Saturday. Rugby • 20 Jun 18
Bullish Stander has sights set on resurgent Wallabies While admitting Ireland weren't fully up to the pitch of the game against Australia last weekend, CJ Stander is expecting a much improved performance this weekend in Melbourne. Rugby • 12 Jun 18
Bullish Stander has sights set on resurgent Wallabies While admitting Ireland weren't fully up to the pitch of the game against Australia last weekend, CJ Stander is expecting a much improved performance this weekend in Melbourne. Rugby • 12 Jun 18
CJ Stander: We don't want to be watching finals at home CJ Stander said Munster need to right the wrongs of their Champions Cup semi-final defeat to Racing 92 to give themselves every chance of achieving Pro14 glory. Rugby • 30 Apr 18
CJ Stander: We don't want to be watching finals at home CJ Stander said Munster need to right the wrongs of their Champions Cup semi-final defeat to Racing 92 to give themselves every chance of achieving Pro14 glory. Rugby • 30 Apr 18
Stander captains Munster on return to his home town Devin Toner will captain Leinster for their Guinness Pro14 clash with Zebre at the RDS tomorrow while CJ Stander leads Munster as they make the trek to Southern Kings. Rugby • 06 Apr 18
Stander captains Munster on return to his home town Devin Toner will captain Leinster for their Guinness Pro14 clash with Zebre at the RDS tomorrow while CJ Stander leads Munster as they make the trek to Southern Kings. Rugby • 06 Apr 18
10 Irish in our Six Nations Team of the Tournament Our selection compromises of 10 Grand Slam winners, two Scots and a representative each from Italy, Wales and France. Rugby • 23 Mar 18
10 Irish in our Six Nations Team of the Tournament Our selection compromises of 10 Grand Slam winners, two Scots and a representative each from Italy, Wales and France. Rugby • 23 Mar 18
Mix of youth and experience key to Grand Slam - Stander A combination of youthful exuberance and calm old heads were central to Ireland's third ever Grand Slam, according to the try-scoring Number 8. Rugby • 17 Mar 18
Mix of youth and experience key to Grand Slam - Stander A combination of youthful exuberance and calm old heads were central to Ireland's third ever Grand Slam, according to the try-scoring Number 8. Rugby • 17 Mar 18
Stander: Grand Slam showdown biggest game of career CJ Stander readily admits that Ireland's Grand Slam showdown with England is the biggest game of his career. Rugby • 11 Mar 18
Stander: Grand Slam showdown biggest game of career CJ Stander readily admits that Ireland's Grand Slam showdown with England is the biggest game of his career. Rugby • 11 Mar 18
Stander thinks on his feet to avoid hefty collisions CJ Stander has built his reputation on his physical prowess with ball in hand, but says he has had to develop his game from a collision-dominated approach. Rugby • 20 Feb 18
Stander thinks on his feet to avoid hefty collisions CJ Stander has built his reputation on his physical prowess with ball in hand, but says he has had to develop his game from a collision-dominated approach. Rugby • 20 Feb 18
'You go to a dark place' - Stander knows price of glory The warm glow of Saturday's incredible Six Nations defeat of France still flickers in the Irish camp, but CJ Stander knows major improvements must be made to prevent Grand Slam dreams going up in smoke. Rugby • 05 Feb 18
'You go to a dark place' - Stander knows price of glory The warm glow of Saturday's incredible Six Nations defeat of France still flickers in the Irish camp, but CJ Stander knows major improvements must be made to prevent Grand Slam dreams going up in smoke. Rugby • 05 Feb 18
Stander: 'It's a tough place to go as an Irish team' CJ Stander says that his side appreciate Ireland's poor Six Nations record in Paris, but believes that Joe Schmidt's charges are capable of overcoming all that history. Rugby • 02 Feb 18
Stander: 'It's a tough place to go as an Irish team' CJ Stander says that his side appreciate Ireland's poor Six Nations record in Paris, but believes that Joe Schmidt's charges are capable of overcoming all that history. Rugby • 02 Feb 18
Stander dreaming of World Cup glory & Munster trophies CJ Stander is staying in Munster for the chance to bring silverware to the province and fulfil his boyhood World Cup dream with Ireland. Rugby • 03 Jan 18
Stander dreaming of World Cup glory & Munster trophies CJ Stander is staying in Munster for the chance to bring silverware to the province and fulfil his boyhood World Cup dream with Ireland. Rugby • 03 Jan 18
