Van der Flier set for 'massive' All Blacks Test It’s not a headache Joe Schmidt would have complained about but the absence of Peter O’Mahony, Iain Henderson and Sean O’Brien makes his selection for the New Zealand game less complicated. Rugby • 31 Oct 16
Van der Flier set for 'massive' All Blacks Test It’s not a headache Joe Schmidt would have complained about but the absence of Peter O’Mahony, Iain Henderson and Sean O’Brien makes his selection for the New Zealand game less complicated. Rugby • 31 Oct 16
Residency rule can raise Irish standards, Sexton There may come a time in the career of Johnny Sexton that he curses rugby’s lawmakers but for now the Ireland out-half has no problem with the residency rule. Rugby • 29 Oct 16
Residency rule can raise Irish standards, Sexton There may come a time in the career of Johnny Sexton that he curses rugby’s lawmakers but for now the Ireland out-half has no problem with the residency rule. Rugby • 29 Oct 16
Lenihan blasts rugby's 'farcical' residency rule Rugby's residency rule is “crazy” and must be reviewed, according to former Ireland manager Donal Lenihan. Rugby • 21 Sep 16
Lenihan blasts rugby's 'farcical' residency rule Rugby's residency rule is “crazy” and must be reviewed, according to former Ireland manager Donal Lenihan. Rugby • 21 Sep 16
History awaits on huge Irish sporting weekend Irish sporting attention will be focused primarily on events in Lyon this weekend, but on the Eastern Cape of South Africa the country’s elite rugby players are also venturing into uncharted waters. Rugby • 25 Jun 16
History awaits on huge Irish sporting weekend Irish sporting attention will be focused primarily on events in Lyon this weekend, but on the Eastern Cape of South Africa the country’s elite rugby players are also venturing into uncharted waters. Rugby • 25 Jun 16
Stander recalled as Payne misses Springbok decider Jared Payne has been ruled out of the Ireland team to face South Africa on Saturday after failing to overcome a calf injury, while CJ Stander returns from suspension. Rugby • 23 Jun 16
Stander recalled as Payne misses Springbok decider Jared Payne has been ruled out of the Ireland team to face South Africa on Saturday after failing to overcome a calf injury, while CJ Stander returns from suspension. Rugby • 23 Jun 16
Ireland unlikely to appeal CJ Stander ban Ireland are unlikely to appeal CJ Stander's one-week ban but have expressed disappointment with the way the flanker's disciplinary hearing has been handled. Rugby • 14 Jun 16
Ireland unlikely to appeal CJ Stander ban Ireland are unlikely to appeal CJ Stander's one-week ban but have expressed disappointment with the way the flanker's disciplinary hearing has been handled. Rugby • 14 Jun 16
Murphy relishing chance to repeat Boks heroics Jordi Murphy expects a Springbok backlash after Ireland's historic victory in Cape Town, but is relishing the chance to humble the hosts on their own patch once again. Rugby • 12 Jun 16
Murphy relishing chance to repeat Boks heroics Jordi Murphy expects a Springbok backlash after Ireland's historic victory in Cape Town, but is relishing the chance to humble the hosts on their own patch once again. Rugby • 12 Jun 16
Stander hearing adjourned until Monday CJ Stander's disciplinary hearing has been adjourned after five hours and the Ireland flanker will have to wait to learn his fate on Monday morning in Johannesburg. Rugby • 12 Jun 16
Stander hearing adjourned until Monday CJ Stander's disciplinary hearing has been adjourned after five hours and the Ireland flanker will have to wait to learn his fate on Monday morning in Johannesburg. Rugby • 12 Jun 16
Stander collects IRUPA Players’ Player of the Year CJ Stander’s eye-catching performances for Munster and Ireland this season have been recognised by his peers after he was named the the Zurich IRUPA Players’ Player of the Year for 2016. Rugby • 04 May 16
Stander collects IRUPA Players’ Player of the Year CJ Stander’s eye-catching performances for Munster and Ireland this season have been recognised by his peers after he was named the the Zurich IRUPA Players’ Player of the Year for 2016. Rugby • 04 May 16
Stander targets key area to avoid Connacht double Munster captain CJ Stander has identified increased possession as a key starting point for his team-mates as they seek to avoid a first-ever double league defeat to Connacht in the Guinness Pro12. Rugby • 14 Apr 16
Stander targets key area to avoid Connacht double Munster captain CJ Stander has identified increased possession as a key starting point for his team-mates as they seek to avoid a first-ever double league defeat to Connacht in the Guinness Pro12. Rugby • 14 Apr 16
Stander: For 80 minutes Leinster will be enemies Munster captain CJ Stander admits it will be strange to go into battle against his new international team-mates this weekend, but says for 80 minutes he will face nothing but enemies. Rugby • 31 Mar 16
Stander: For 80 minutes Leinster will be enemies Munster captain CJ Stander admits it will be strange to go into battle against his new international team-mates this weekend, but says for 80 minutes he will face nothing but enemies. Rugby • 31 Mar 16
VIDEO: O'Sullivan - I'd drop O'Brien for Stander Former Ireland coach Eddie O’Sullivan reckons CJ Stander has done enough to earn a starting place against South Africa – at the expense of Sean O’Brien. Six Nations • 22 Mar 16
VIDEO: O'Sullivan - I'd drop O'Brien for Stander Former Ireland coach Eddie O’Sullivan reckons CJ Stander has done enough to earn a starting place against South Africa – at the expense of Sean O’Brien. Six Nations • 22 Mar 16
Stander: Boks have already written Ireland off CJ Stander believes South Africa have already dismissed Ireland's chances for June's three-Test tour. Six Nations • 21 Mar 16
Stander: Boks have already written Ireland off CJ Stander believes South Africa have already dismissed Ireland's chances for June's three-Test tour. Six Nations • 21 Mar 16
CJ Stander relishing prospect of facing Springboks Ireland back-row CJ Stander believes it was vital to end the Six Nations on a high ahead of the summer tour to his native South Africa. Six Nations • 20 Mar 16
CJ Stander relishing prospect of facing Springboks Ireland back-row CJ Stander believes it was vital to end the Six Nations on a high ahead of the summer tour to his native South Africa. Six Nations • 20 Mar 16
CJ Stander relishing Scottish breakdown battle CJ Stander is hoping to conclude his maiden Six Nations campaign with a win and expects the battle of the back rows to have a big influence on the outcome. Six Nations • 18 Mar 16
CJ Stander relishing Scottish breakdown battle CJ Stander is hoping to conclude his maiden Six Nations campaign with a win and expects the battle of the back rows to have a big influence on the outcome. Six Nations • 18 Mar 16
Stander confident Six Nations title still in reach Debutant man of the match CJ Stander insists Ireland can still chase an unprecedented third consecutive Six Nations title after drawing 16-16 with Wales in Dublin. Six Nations • 07 Feb 16
Stander confident Six Nations title still in reach Debutant man of the match CJ Stander insists Ireland can still chase an unprecedented third consecutive Six Nations title after drawing 16-16 with Wales in Dublin. Six Nations • 07 Feb 16
Tommy O'Donnell: I feared I'd never play again Munster flanker Tommy O'Donnell has admitted he feared he'd never play again after dislocating his hip against Wales last summer, and has vowed to savour every minute he gets in a green jersey. Six Nations • 05 Feb 16
Tommy O'Donnell: I feared I'd never play again Munster flanker Tommy O'Donnell has admitted he feared he'd never play again after dislocating his hip against Wales last summer, and has vowed to savour every minute he gets in a green jersey. Six Nations • 05 Feb 16
CJ Stander in line for Welsh baptism of fire Joe Schmidt will name his team to begin Ireland' Six Nations title defence against Wales today [2pm] - with CJ Stander in line for an Aviva Stadium baptism of fire. Six Nations • 05 Feb 16
CJ Stander in line for Welsh baptism of fire Joe Schmidt will name his team to begin Ireland' Six Nations title defence against Wales today [2pm] - with CJ Stander in line for an Aviva Stadium baptism of fire. Six Nations • 05 Feb 16
Stade wing banned for 15 weeks for gouging Stander Stade Francais winger Josaia Raisuqe has been suspended for 15 weeks for gouging Munster’s CJ Stander. Rugby • 13 Jan 16
Stade wing banned for 15 weeks for gouging Stander Stade Francais winger Josaia Raisuqe has been suspended for 15 weeks for gouging Munster’s CJ Stander. Rugby • 13 Jan 16
Last-gasp Munster defeat Ospreys in the Pro12 A last-minute try from CJ Stander, converted by Ian Keatley, gave Munster a 20-18 victory over Ospreys in the Pro12 at Liberty Stadium. Rugby • 13 Sep 15
Last-gasp Munster defeat Ospreys in the Pro12 A last-minute try from CJ Stander, converted by Ian Keatley, gave Munster a 20-18 victory over Ospreys in the Pro12 at Liberty Stadium. Rugby • 13 Sep 15
Foley happy but will ‘look into’ second-half slump Anthony Foley said he was happy with Munster’s bonus-point win over Zebre but said the province would need to examine why they failed to push on from an impressive first-half performance. Rugby • 10 Jan 15
Foley happy but will ‘look into’ second-half slump Anthony Foley said he was happy with Munster’s bonus-point win over Zebre but said the province would need to examine why they failed to push on from an impressive first-half performance. Rugby • 10 Jan 15
Stander not fully satisfied with win over Zebre Even with a 28-point win under their belt, CJ Stander felt that Munster weren’t at their best during their Pro12 victory over Zebre. Rugby • 16 Feb 14
Stander not fully satisfied with win over Zebre Even with a 28-point win under their belt, CJ Stander felt that Munster weren’t at their best during their Pro12 victory over Zebre. Rugby • 16 Feb 14
Stander makes Munster comeback CJ Stander returns to the Munster team for their RaboDirect PRO12 clash with Edinburgh. Rugby • 08 Feb 13
Stander makes Munster comeback CJ Stander returns to the Munster team for their RaboDirect PRO12 clash with Edinburgh. Rugby • 08 Feb 13
Munster's Stander out with broken hand Munster flanker CJ Stander will be out of action until January after breaking a bone in his hand. Rugby • 04 Dec 12
Munster's Stander out with broken hand Munster flanker CJ Stander will be out of action until January after breaking a bone in his hand. Rugby • 04 Dec 12
Irish provinces boast new arrivals Munster and Leinster have been boosted by the arrival of southern hemisphere players CJ Stander and Michael Bent over the last week. Rugby • 30 Oct 12
Irish provinces boast new arrivals Munster and Leinster have been boosted by the arrival of southern hemisphere players CJ Stander and Michael Bent over the last week. Rugby • 30 Oct 12
