CJ Stander

Ireland Team Named For Welsh Test

Andy Farrell has confirmed the Ireland team to take on Wales at the Principality Stadium in the first round of the 2021 Six Nations Championship.   Cian Healy will make his 50th Championship...

"I think his best years are behind him" - Stephen Ferris on Dan Lydiate

Former Ulster and Ireland back rower Stephen Ferris is not concerned by the return of Dan Lydiate.   Lydiate has been recalled to the Wales squad and is on track to start for Wales for...

CJ Stander targeted by French Top 14 club

Speculation is mounting around the future of a number of Ireland stars with CJ Stander the latest to be linked with a move abroad as the IRFU come to the end of their negotiating period.   The former...

Munster player undresses opposition in live maul 

Munster back rower C J Stander welcomed Exeter’s Johnny Hill to Limerick by stripping off his shirt during a maul.

CJ Stander named on Munster team ahead of Pro14 clash with Cardiff

C-J Stander is back in the Munster team for tomorrow's Pro 14 match against the Cardiff Blues in Wales.

Six Nations: Schmidt makes four changes to face Italy

Joe Schmidt has named his Ireland squad for Saturday's Six Nations clash with Italy at the Aviva.   The squad sees Leavy come in for the injured Josh van der Flier while Cian Healy and...

9 Irish Players who are out of contract in 2018

Following the announcement that Simon Zebo will be leaving Munster to join Racing and Peter O'Mahony snubbing the IRFU's proposed deal, the Independent.ie released a list of 9 Irish Internationals...

Lions Quartet Nominated for Rugby Player's Ireland Top Award

Rugby Players Ireland has announced the nominees for the 2017 Zurich Players' Player of the Year award, with Tadhg Furlong, Robbie Henshaw, Conor Murray and CJ Stander battling it out for the top honour.   The...

British & Irish Lions 41-man squad revealed

Sam Warburton has been announced as the Lions captain for the 2017 Tour to New Zealand this summer. England captain Dylan Hartley has been omitted from the squad as one of the more high profile absentees,...

6 Nations Round 2 Highlights:Italy vs Ireland