CJ Stander
Height: 6' 2" (189cm)
Weight: 17st 13lb (114kg)
Hometown: George, Western Cape|George, South Africa
Position: Back-Row
Sports Mole has 36 articles about CJ Stander. Articles 1 to 36:
Eddie Jones: 'England still know where they are going'
England will finish fifth for only the second time since 2000 to intensify scrutiny of Eddie Jones.
Mar 20, 21:49
Five talking points ahead of England's Six Nations clash with Ireland
The sides meet this weekend.
Mar 19, 12:21
Ireland keen to send CJ Stander out in style
South Africa-born back-row CJ Stander is set to win his 51st and final cap for his adopted country.
Mar 18, 18:08
Peter O'Mahony: 'I will not change my approach'
Peter O'Mahony returns to contention for Saturday's Championship finale against England.
Mar 17, 11:23
Johnny Sexton admits CJ Stander retirement news "shocked" him
South Africa-born CJ Stander is set to pull on the Irish jersey for the final time on Saturday against England.
Mar 16, 16:16
Ireland's CJ Stander to retire from rugby at end of season
The 30-year-old cited family reasons as the main motivation to call time on his career.
Mar 16, 11:03
Andy Farrell urges Ireland to nullify Finn Russell and Stuart Hogg
Fly-half Finn Russell and captain Stuart Hogg have been central to Scotland's recent resurgence.
Mar 13, 11:18
Ireland's Jamison Gibson-Park preferred to Conor Murray for Scotland clash
Conor Murray returns to the bench following a hamstring injury.
Mar 12, 12:11
Ireland kickstart Six Nations campaign with dominant Italy win
Scores from Garry Ringrose, Hugo Keenan, CJ Stander and Keith Earls, plus a brace for Will Connors, helped the Irish bounce back from two defeats.
Feb 27, 16:43
Andy Farrell makes seven changes for clash with Italy
Ireland have made their worst start to a Six Nations campaign after defeats to Wales and France.
Feb 25, 12:14
Andy Farrell urges Ireland to make a statement of intent against Wales
The Irish are seeking a first Six Nations win in Cardiff since 2013.
Feb 6, 09:20
Ireland recall Josh van der Flier and James Lowe for Wales opener
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has also recalled wing James Lowe for the Six Nations opener against Wales.
Feb 5, 12:02
Johnny Sexton set for Ireland return against Scotland
Head coach Andy Farrell has made six changes to his starting XV.
Dec 3, 14:33
Zander Fagerson insists Scotland have "grown as a team" since Ireland defeat
Scotland are geared up to face a tough Irish challenge in Dublin.
Dec 1, 19:11
Ireland coach accuses England's Eddie Jones of "playing games"
The England coach has made some comments about Ireland ahead of Saturday's Autumn Nations Cup clash.
Nov 21, 08:58
Ireland coach Richie Murphy dismisses Eddie Jones "United Nations" remark
Eight of Ireland's 23-man squad hail from overseas.
Nov 20, 17:31
Five talking points ahead of England's Autumn Nations Cup clash with Ireland
Ireland will be determined to shed their "softies" tag.
Nov 20, 11:27
CJ Stander: 'Andy Farrell backs us to battle England'
CJ Stander delivered a series of blows to the midriff of England captain Owen Farrell during February's loss at Twickenham.
Nov 18, 18:32
Ireland's Garry Ringrose suffers broken jaw in Italy win
The centre was hurt during the first half of Ireland's 50-17 Six Nations triumph in Dublin.
Oct 24, 19:14
England return to form as Ireland pay for individual errors at Twickenham
George Ford and Elliot Daly poached tries that propelled title-chasing England out of sight.
Feb 23, 17:21
Ireland secure bonus-point win over Wales to go top of Six Nations standings
The 24-14 result at the Aviva Stadium continued Wales' poor form in Dublin.
Feb 8, 16:28
CJ Stander reveals he joked about Caelan Doris taking Ireland number eight role
Former Ireland Under-20 captain Doris is poised to make his international debut against Scotland.
Jan 31, 16:50
Ireland see off Samoa to book quarter-finals spot
Bundee Aki was sent off in the first half but Johnny Sexton helped himself to 18 points in the rout.
Oct 12, 14:26
Ireland's CJ Stander declares himself fit for Russia clash
The Irish side suffered a shock defeat to Japan on the weekend.
Sep 30, 08:48
Andrew Conway: 'Ireland refused to panic after England mauling'
Munster wing hails Ireland for sticking to their guns.
Sep 23, 06:14
Ireland defeat Wales to go top of world rankings
Injury concerns for Warren Gatland's side ahead of the Japan tournament.
Sep 7, 17:07
CJ Stander to miss at least next two Six Nations matches
Ireland will miss the flanker's combative edge.
Feb 4, 14:02
Ireland prepared for more than just physicality from England, insists Stander
The Munster forward believes the likes of Billy Vunipola bring power and subtlety.
Jan 30, 10:39
Ireland beat England on final Six Nations day to win Grand Slam
Ireland beat England 24-15 at Twickenham on the last day of the 2018 Six Nations to win the Grand Slam.
Mar 17, 16:53
Ireland make light work of Scotland in Six Nations
Ireland surge 10 points clear of England at the top of the Six Nations table thanks to their 28-8 win over Scotland at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
Mar 10, 16:16
Ireland earn historic win over New Zealand
Ireland record their first ever victory over New Zealand courtesy of a thrilling 40-29 victory over the world champions in Chicago.
Nov 5, 22:07
Joe Schmidt defends CJ Stander red card against South Africa
Joe Schmidt defends CJ Stander over his red card during Ireland victory against South Africa in the first Test.
Jun 12, 16:49
Ireland hold on with 14 men to seal historic first win in South Africa
Ireland clinch a remarkable first ever Test win in South Africa by beating the Springboks 26-20, despite CJ Stander's 23rd-minute red card.
Jun 11, 20:21
Rory Best takes over Ireland captaincy
Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt picks Rory Best to captain the team for their Six Nations opener against Wales next month.
Jan 20, 14:54
Munster off the mark with comfortable win over Benetton Treviso
Munster secure a bonus-point victory in their European Champions Cup opener against Benetton Treviso by scoring four tries in a comfortable 32-7 win at Thomond Park.
Nov 14, 19:10
Munster reach Heineken Cup semi-finals
Munster are through to the semi-finals of the Heineken Cup after beating Toulouse 47-23.
Apr 5, 15:26
