He also found room in his statement to thank the late head coach Anthony Foley, a predecessor in both the Munster and Ireland No 8 jerseys who passed away suddenly in October 2016. Leicester Tigers head coach Steve Borthwick has hit out at Wasps for their conduct on the pitch during his side’s 27-8 victory... ‘Chasing the Sun’, the extraordinary documentary that traces the Springboks’ road to victory at the 2019 Rugby World... Eddie Jones and Owen Farrell both refused to comment on the controversial calls from referee Pascal Gauzere in England's loss to Wales... Munster and Ireland star CJ Stander is one of estimated 88 players out of contract at the end of the season, and the 30-year-old has revealed to IrishTimes that a new contract is the last thing on his mind. '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. The Munster No.8 made his Ireland debut against Wales in the opening game of the 2016 6 Nations Championships. Last week he became the Munster players’ player of the year for a third time in the last six years, and on Monday he was included on a six-man shortlist for the Six Nations player of the tournament. They were told by head coach Johann van Graan before training yesterday morning, leaving forwards coach Graham Rowntree to talk of his shock at hearing the news. The back-rower signed a three-year contract in December 2017, which would keep him at Munster until at least June 2021. Always a plain-speaking and open talker in his dealings with the media, Stander had before Christmas spoken of his renewed love of the game post-lockdown but hedged his bets on the issue of a contract renewal this summer. To say the announcement, made yesterday morning to an unsuspecting rugby world was a bombshell is no understatement. View CJ Sheely’s profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. The 30-year-old Munster star, who recently celebrated his 50th appearance for Ireland, will call time on a stellar career at the end of the mid-year test window while his contract … Stander had ‘retired’ the jersey the day after Foley’s funeral in that emotionally charged Champions Cup game against Glasgow Warriors at Thomond Park, instead wearing the number 24 and when the team formed a huddle on the match after their thunderous pool victory, it was Stander whose big paw reached out around the shoulders of Axel’s sons Tony and Dan as the squad sang Stand Up and Fight. Now in his ninth season with Munster, for whom he’s played 146 times and scored 41 tries, and fifth season playing for Ireland (43 caps, 11 tries), at 30 Stander’s powers show no signs of diminishing. AstraZeneca use suspended by European states, Oil drops. When a rugby great like CJ Stander announces his retirement, it's no surprise to see figures from around the sport pay tribute to the Munster star. However, I came to the realisation that my commitment to rugby has started to take an unfair toll on my family, who both in Limerick and South Africa have made considerable sacrifices for more than 25 years to allow me to live my dream.”. Munster back-row CJ Stander has signed a three-year Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) contract to remain at the Irish province until June 2021. Rhys Priestland He has been a key part of Irish rugby, earning 43 caps for the national team after making … Stander won his 50th Irish cap against Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday but has confirmed he’ll retire “from all forms of rugby” when his Munster contract expires and the end of June. “The negotiations with the IRFU haven’t started yet. © Irish Examiner Ltd, Linn Dubh, Assumption Road, Blackpool, Cork. • A lease agreement is a contract and should be mentioned on the website with a description of the contract. CJ Stander has signed a three-year IRFU contract to remain at Munster until June 2021. There have been suggestions since that Stander had abandoned negotiations with the IRFU over his lucrative central contract but the Irish Examiner understands the No 8 went to performance director and chief negotiator David Nucifora and politely declined an initial offer before negotiations got underway, his mind already made up that he would retire. Having reached 50 caps for Ireland on Sunday and passing the 150-cap milestone for his province in January, Stander has decided to hang up his boots at the end of the season. | Top Moment | 2021 Six Nations, England v France - EXTENDED Highlights | Drama at Death at Twickenham! Prepared by: MDOT Graphics\OEO\DBE\What DBEs need to know.ind 9/07 (CJ) 1 100 copies printed @ $.32 each for a total cost of $32.00 ... or non-standard items which will impact your work. • There is no mention that the contract must be posted, only a description of the contract. It would be thoroughly deserved. These senior players include Johnny Sexton, Cian Healy, Peter O'Mahony, Tadhg Furlong, Iain Henderson, CJ Stander … CJ Stander handed Ireland debut as Sean O'Brien and Rob Kearney add to injury list (Feb 5, 2016) CJ Stander determined not to fluff lines if he makes Ireland debut (Jan 29, 2016) Munster star CJ Stander favouring Ireland over Springboks (May 3, 2015) Munster bring in promising flanker (Jun 21, 2012) He’s probably taken that to a new level when it comes to No 8s that have been around. • Other documents for example, could be agreements the DDA has with the county to only capture a certain percent of the property taxes. CJ Stander Having signed a new deal in December 2017, Munster’s CJ Stander is entering the final year of his contract at Thomond Park. Uncapped at Test level but on Andy Farrell’s radar and has trained with Ireland during this Six Nations, the West Cork man has been a revelation for Munster and their leading try scorer. 654. Few, if any outside his family, could have imagined it would be because he was considering retirement. He’s brilliant for the young fellas around, you know the young guys around squads, teaching, coaching and not even teaching or coaching, just having someone to watch to do what he does is enough in itself. “He’s been incredible for us,” O’Mahony said. That is relative to both New Zealand Rugby players, as much as the International market. Nobody made more carries (78) or won more turnovers (seven) than the powerhouse No8 across the five rounds of action. In June 2012, Stander signed a deal to join Irish province Munster on a two-year contract at the end of the 2012 Currie Cup Premier Division season. Ulster hooker Rob Herring agrees a two-year contract extension which will keep him with the Irish province until 2018. November 04, 2020. I think with Covid they need to make sure that they’re in a place where they can give out contracts. CJ Stander and his representatives would have been hoping for a central contract, and a well paid one, when contract talks kicked off around late October. It’s a sentiment one cannot fully comprehend until that day arrives,” Stander’s retirement statement began. Date published: November 4 2020. Stander has now proved he can do the job … There was a stage where I didn’t and that is not a good place but I’m enjoying it at the moment again and my family is happy. 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. Picture: James Crombie. Registered in Ireland: 523712. By Murray Kinsella Tuesday 16 Mar 2021, 10:03 AM Obviously, his family is number one as it is for everyone. The 27-year-old made his debut for Munster against the Scarlets in November… In spite of the heartbreak that comes with missing out on a Six Nations championship, CJ Stander can hold his head high. CJ has 4 jobs listed on their profile. And so the long goodbye begins. “During the lockdown, I did a stocktake of what matters most to me in life. You see his carrying stats and how hard he works there but to do that you have to be incredibly fit and robust to do what he does. CJ Stander says new contract ‘the last thing on my mind’. So until then, the plan is to stay here and enjoy what I’m doing at the moment,” said Stander. Ireland captain Johnny Sexton said yesterday he had seen a change in Stander after that tragedy. | 2021 Six Nations, Lam Relishing 'Quality' Clash With Saints, Ospreys preview, modern front rows | Peter Dooley press conference | Leinster v Ospreys, Access unlimited content by subscribing or logging in, Steve Borthwick hits out at Wasps after Leicester victory, Springbok Documentary ‘Chasing the Sun’ now available internationally, "It is what it is. Ultimately, it’s a game at the end of the day and there are bigger things at play away from it. From the coaches in South Africa who thought he had more hope of converting to hooker than making it as a Test-standard No 8 to yesterday’s announcement that at the peak of his powers and aged just 30, he will be turning his back on professional rugby and charging off into retirement at the end of the season. Stander made his Ireland debut against Wales in the opening game of the 2016 Six Nations. Munster head coach speaks to Oisin Langan as the Ireland international's new contract is confirmed Stander won his 50th Irish cap against Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday but has confirmed he'll retire "from all forms of rugby" when his Munster contract expires and the end of June. CJ Stander has always had the capacity to surprise. There’s probably going to be a few discussions and a few decisions here and there but it’s something we’ll take when the right time comes.”, So many previous @IrishRugby Guinness Six Nations Player of the Championship winners. The Munster back-row had been in … Though the man-of-the-match awards have piled up in Stander’s Co Limerick garage over his eight years in red, the team has not lifted silverware in his time with the province. I will be available to represent Munster until 27 June 2021 when my contract expires, and for … It would be a thoroughly deserved legacy. "I can tell you with the honesty out of my heart that at the moment, contracts are the last thing on my mind. The Stander family’s gain is Irish rugby’s loss. He might not always be, he makes plenty of noise at times but he gets his head down and he works hard and for the guys around him his work rate is infectious and it’s great to be around.”. outstanding team of sports writers, Select your favourite newsletters and get the best of Irish Examiner delivered to your inbox. 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CJ Stander to retire from all forms of rugby. Ireland number eight CJ Stander is not worried by the delay in contract talks with the Irish Rugby Football Union, despite his deal ending next year. CJ Stander has dropped a bombshell on Irish rugby by announcing his intention to retire from professional rugby at the end of the season. Ireland loose forward CJ Stander has announced his shock retirement from all forms of the game at the end of the current season. Munster and Ireland star CJ Stander is one of estimated 88 players out of contract at the end of the season, and the 30-year-old has revealed to IrishTimes that a new contract is the last thing on his mind. The South African born Munster man will play out his Munster contract and complete the mid-year Test window. Login. He has started all 10 of Ireland’s 6 Nations fixtures since making his debut and scored a memorable hat-trick against Italy in the 2017 Championship. CJ Stander says new contract ‘the last thing on my mind’, On This Day: Stockdale makes history as ruthless Ireland win Grand Slam, Johnny Sexton And Peter O'Mahony On CJ Stander, Maro Itoje Wins It With Last-Minute Try! “CJ especially had a big bond with Axel, I’m pretty sure — from talking to him, from obviously wearing the jersey that he wore as well, and obviously having been coached by him with Munster. I will be available to represent Munster until 27 June 2021 when my contract expires, and for International duty, until the end of the mid-year Test window. Stander had the revelation that now was the right time to go during a “freezing training session” at Munster before Christmas. Trending. CJ Stander has always had the capacity to surprise. His family is not here at the moment and you can tell that’s at the forefront of his decision. Ireland international flanker CJ Stander has just announced his retirement, releasing an open letter via the IRFU. Get the latest news from the world of sport along with the best opinion from our outstanding team of sport writers, direct to your inbox every Friday, Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our Many took that as a sign that perhaps he was considering a big-money move to France that has been dangled in front of him in the past. “Not just for Munster but for Ireland, he really has. A final Ireland appearance, his 51st, this Saturday against England, the team he scored a stupendous try against to help seal the Grand Slam in 2018; and then Munster’s quest for a trophy. Also has Stander’s unerring knack for showing up in the right place at the right time to get his side a try. My faith, family and this incredible game I have played since I was six years old easily topped the list. Jean-Marie Stander: Meet the wife of Ireland's newest star CJ Stander. Rowntree, who had coached Stander on the 2017 British and Irish Lions tour to New Zealand before joining Munster two years later, also acknowledged his delight that one of his star forwards was in the rare position of choosing to call it quits on his own terms while everyone in both provincial and national camps who commented yesterday spoke of their understanding and respect for the reasons Stander gave to quit this summer. Wouldn’t it be good if there was something shiny to add to the Stander legacy and send him off into the sunset on a winning note?
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