# CJ Stander

Last year

2022

# hopes

CJ Stander believes Ireland will 'peak at the perfect time' for World Cup

The former Munster man has been impressed by Ireland’s growth under Andy Farrell.

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May 19th 2022, 6:00 AM

# Moving On

'We do miss Ireland a lot' - CJ Stander well settled into life after rugby

Having made a shock decision to retire last year, Stander has no regrets.

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May 18th 2022, 8:30 PM

All time

# Accident

Munster players' fire pit accident caused by petrol explosion

Damian De Allende, RG Snyman, CJ Stander and Mike Haley were all injured in the incident on Saturday.

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Jun 8th 2021, 10:51 AM

# Injured

Four Munster players suffer burn injuries in weekend fire pit accident

Mike Haley, CJ Stander, Damian de Allende and RG Snyman all required treatment for superficial burns.

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Jun 7th 2021, 7:32 PM

# New Era

'They are big boots to fill but I can’t see why Gavin can’t step into CJ's role'

Stander is leaving Munster at the end of this season – with Coombes set to fill the No8 shirt.

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May 31st 2021, 8:30 AM

# CJ's last Stand

Stander, O'Donnell and Cronin set for emotional farewell tomorrow

CJ Stander, James Cronin and Tommy O’Donnell will make their final appearance at Thomond Park against Cardiff tomorrow.

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May 27th 2021, 12:06 PM

# Standing firm

No retirement u-turn for CJ Stander following approach from the Bulls

Bulls coach Jake White revealed that the Ireland international has ruled out a return.

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May 26th 2021, 11:38 AM

# big game player

As Stander heads for retirement, Munster have already found their new talisman

Gavin Coombes has been outstanding in the defeats to Leinster and Toulouse.

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Apr 3rd 2021, 5:36 PM

# Big name

Munster were close to signing World Cup winner Du Toit before Jenkins deal

The 2019 World Cup player of the year had been lined up to join after the Lions tour.

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Mar 30th 2021, 7:24 PM

# Farewell

'CJ has given his heart and soul to the green jersey and the red one'

It was an emotional farewell for CJ Stander as he won his 51st and final Ireland cap.

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Mar 20th 2021, 8:17 PM

# 51 and out

'I'm forever grateful' - CJ Stander thanks supporters after his last game for Ireland

The Munster backrow has made his final appearance in the green jersey.

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Mar 20th 2021, 8:09 PM

# Last Hurrah

779 carries and 502 tackles later - CJ Stander has been relentless for Ireland

The 30-year-old will play his final Test today against England in Dublin.

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Mar 20th 2021, 8:23 AM

# Farewell

England expect Ireland to be galvanised by CJ Stander's last hurrah

Matt Proudfoot recalls seeing Stander breaking through into South African rugby.

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Mar 18th 2021, 1:00 AM

# cj

'He's definitely the best overseas player we've ever signed at Munster'

Keith Earls says CJ Stander will be sorely missed by both Munster and Ireland.

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Mar 17th 2021, 7:00 AM

# family first

Stander gives currency to 'values' as he rides off into the sunset

The Munster and Ireland star is putting his family first by stepping away from rugby.

45.3k

Mar 16th 2021, 4:45 PM

# legacy

'From the day he arrived he did his best to buy in to our culture, now he's creating culture'

Peter O’Mahony is hoping to create a few special memories before CJ Stander bids farewell to Munster.

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Mar 16th 2021, 4:03 PM

# huge loss

'What a shock to us all' - Rowntree on Stander retirement

Graham Rowntree is confident Munster are developing players who can replace Stander.

10.9k

Mar 16th 2021, 2:29 PM

# Breaking

Ireland and Munster's CJ Stander will retire from rugby at the end of this season

The 30-year-old will hang up his boots this summer.

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Mar 16th 2021, 10:03 AM

# Milestone

'As honest as the day is long' - CJ Stander set to hit 50-cap mark

The 30-year-old has been a key man since his Test debut back in 2016.

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Mar 13th 2021, 1:01 AM

# powerplay

'You can only be physical if you know what you're doing'

The Munster back row relishes the competition that has placed him back at blindside and ready to row as a collective against a supercharged English outfit.

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Nov 18th 2020, 5:02 PM

# James Lowe

'Project players' don't just make Ireland a better team but a better place

Rugby’s residency rule is widely derided but isn’t it time we looked at it from a different perspective?

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Nov 14th 2020, 10:02 AM

# Language

'The guy said, 'There's no way you play for Munster, you can't speak English''

CJ Stander talks about learning a new language, being told he was too small, and dealing with criticism.

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Nov 3rd 2020, 12:03 PM

# star men

Stander and Daly claim Munster rugby player awards for displays last season

Garrett Fitzgerald has been posthumously inducted into the Munster Rugby Hall of Fame.

5.7k

Nov 2nd 2020, 5:00 PM

# belief

'Something special is going to happen with this team in the next few years'

CJ Stander believes Ireland have ‘turned a corner’ despite their defeat in Paris.

14.5k

Nov 2nd 2020, 6:00 AM

# Breakdown

Training with a sheep has jackal specialist CJ Stander in fine fettle

The Munster back row is heading into the restarted Six Nations in superb form.

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Oct 21st 2020, 1:01 AM

# Late Late Show

Stander pounces late to secure dramatic win for Munster

Youngster Ben Healy once again nailed the winning kick for Munster as they came from behind to defeat Edinburgh.

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Oct 10th 2020, 9:55 PM

# pro14

21-year-old Casey among starters as Munster commence Pro14 away to Scarlets

Mike Haley and Darren Sweetnam make their return tot first-team action.

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Oct 2nd 2020, 12:09 PM

# jordan larmour

On your marks: How did you rate Ireland in their big win over Wales?

For the second week in a row, CJ Stander got the official man of the match award but this time he had plenty of rivals for that prize. Here are our ratings but tell us what you think.

21.4k

Feb 8th 2020, 4:46 PM

# Standing strong

‘If you have one or two bad moments in a game, people want you axed. Someone called me fat last week’

CJ Stander opens up on the abuse he received after the World Cup and calls on social media critics to be more respectful towards players’ families.

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Feb 6th 2020, 5:43 AM

# Standout Stander

'A classic CJ game really... it's great to see him out there smashing things'

The Munster man was a relentless presence for Ireland as they got over the line against Scotland.

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Feb 3rd 2020, 6:15 AM

# tip the scales

On your marks: How did you rate Ireland in the tense win over Scotland?

CJ Stander took the man-of-the-match award on a day when few Ireland players shone. Here’s our ratings but tell us what you think.

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Feb 1st 2020, 7:06 PM

# number eight

'I was joking that he's going to take my spot' - Stander on Ireland debutant Doris

The Munster man has shifted to blindside flanker to make way for the 21-year-old Leinster back row.

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Jan 31st 2020, 8:00 PM

# The42 Rugby Weekly

'We've got lads who can do both and I just don't think Stander is one of them'

Andy Dunne wants to see Ireland look for more from their back row forwards.

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Jan 30th 2020, 8:03 PM

# reflections

'I took the opportunity and it didn’t work out' - Stander on late penalty call against Saracens

The Munster star opted to go for touch but failed to get over for a try.

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Dec 23rd 2019, 5:53 PM

# missed chances

Munster left with regrets after coming up short away to Saracens

Saracens boss Mark McCall praised the visiting team’s defence at Allianz Park

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Dec 15th 2019, 6:00 AM

# Skills

'I'm probably the last guy to try and offload' - Stander embracing Munster attack

The number eight says Stephen Larkham has been giving the players confidence to play.

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Dec 6th 2019, 5:00 AM

# RWC2019

'We stuck to the process, it’s just consistency': Stander ready to push Ireland back on track

No one issue cost Ireland against Japan, so the squad are pushing for a greater level of consistency.

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Sep 30th 2019, 6:09 PM

# oh Captain my captain

'Those critics are always going to come' - Stander hails captain Best

The Ireland hooker inspired his side to victory against Scotland.

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Sep 22nd 2019, 10:04 PM

# response

'I have got a bit of a lashing from people outside' - CJ Stander steps up

The Ireland back row was busy after moving to blindside flanker against Wales.

14.7k

Sep 9th 2019, 6:30 AM

# Debate

'I think Jack Conan is the best eight in the country right now'

Former Ireland international Jamie Heaslip feels his ex-Leinster team-mate deserves his shot.

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Aug 28th 2019, 10:11 PM