CJ Stander rugby player
CJ Stander rugby player

CJ Stander

5th Apr 1990 1.85m/114kg No. 8

On This Day: Stockdale makes history as ruthless Ireland win Grand Slam

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

On this day in 2018, Ireland were ruthless as they claimed their third Grand Slam at Twickenham, Jacob Stockdale scoring a record-breaking try in a win over England.   Jacob Stockdale made...

CJ Stander to retire at the end of the season

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

CJ Stander has confirmed that he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the season.     The Ireland and Lions capped back row is calling time on his rugby career at the end...

6 Nations - Round 4 Top Stats Performers - most tackles, turnovers & more

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round 4 saw two nail-biting encounters and one walk-over with England edging out France at Twickenham 23-20 before Ireland slipped past the Scots 27-24. The Wales vs Italy clash was decidedly more one-sided...

Changes to the Ireland squad

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland have been forced to make some changes to their squad for the upcoming final round of the 2021 Six Nations.   James Ryan will be unavailable for the fixture due to his HIA test and will be...

CJ Stander hits 50 as Farrell changes three

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland head coach Andy Farrrell has named the squad that will take on Scotland at BT Murrayfield on Sunday afternoon in Round 4 of the 2021 Six Nations Championship.   There are three changes...

Jacob Stockdale Returns to Ireland Squad Ahead of Scotland Clash

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland squad reassembles today as they continue preparation for Round 4 of the 2021 Guinness Six Nations against Scotland this coming Sunday.       Ulster’s Jacob...

Latest World Rankings: England, Ireland and Italy all drop, Wales rise

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales have moved up in the World Rugby rankings following their victory over England in the Six Nations.    Wayne Pivac's side claimed a Triple Crown on Saturday and are now at...

Six Nations, Round 3 - top stats performers - tackles, turnovers & more

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France and Scotland’s fixture being called off did not mean there was any shortage of action in an exciting Round 3 of the 2021 Six Nations. The Welsh attacked England with vigour, producing a memorable...

Six try Ireland smash Italy 10-48

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Johnny Sexton returned to Ireland's team and led Andy Farrell's side to their first win of the 2021 Six Nations.       Ireland kick-started their Six Nations campaign as they beat...