Johnny Sexton
Irish rugby union player
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Jonathan Jeremiah Sexton is an Irish former professional rugby union player who played as a fly-half and captained the Ireland national team from 2019 until 2023. He also played club rugby for Leinster and French side Racing 92.
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'Remember that name' - meet Ireland's new fly-half The battle for Johnny Sexton's number 10 jersey, a fascinating sub-plot of Ireland's year, will take another interesting turn on Saturday when 21-year-old Sam Prendergast starts a Test match for the..BBC Sport - Published | |
Farrell denies Sexton presence inhibits successors Andy Farrell rejects suggestions Johnny Sexton's consultancy role with the Ireland squad is pressurising those battling for the fly-half role.BBC Sport - Published | |
Eye-opening lessons and special encounters - Sexton on facing the All Blacks Johnny Sexton has been Ireland's starting fly-half in their past 14 meetings with New Zealand. With the sides meeting for a first time since his retirement this weekend, he looks back on memorable days..BBC Sport - Published | |
Sexton has brought 'real positivity' into coaching role Defence coach Simon Easterby says former captain Johnny Sexton's return to the Ireland set-up in a consultancy coaching capacity has brought "real positivity" ahead of the November series.BBC Sport - Published | |
Sexton reveals details of Ioane row in final game Retired Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton reveals what prompted his angry exchange with New Zealand's Rieko Ioane after his side's World Cup quarter-final defeat in Paris last year.BBC Sport - Published | |
'Sexton's legacy has helped Ireland in new era'Paul O'Connell credits Johnny Sexton for the growing number of leaders in the Ireland team, saying the ex-captain's legacy "lives on with us".BBC Sport - Published | |
Difficult to compare myself to Sexton - CrowleyFly-half Jack Crowley says he will try not to compare himself to predecessor Johnny Sexton as he prepares to take on a bigger role with Ireland.BBC Sport - Published | |
'Confident' Crowley can fill void left by SextonIreland defence coach Simon Easterby says Jack Crowley is more than capable of stepping up to fill the void left by Johnny Sexton's retirement.BBC Sport - Published | |
O'Mahony named Ireland captain for Six NationsPeter O'Mahony is named Ireland captain for this year's Six Nations title defence following the retirement of Johnny Sexton.BBC Sport - Published | |
Who could replace Sexton as Ireland captain?Ahead of Ireland's Six Nations squad announcement on Wednesday, BBC Sport looks at five players who could replace the retired Johnny Sexton as captain.BBC Sport - Published | |
IRFU keen on future Sexton coaching roleIRFU performance director David Nucifora says recently retired Johnny Sexton could have a future coaching role within the Irish system.BBC Sport - Published | |
Sexton says retirement proving 'so tough'Johnny Sexton says his frustration about Ireland's World Cup exit will remain for a long time as he thanks those who guided his career.BBC Sport - Published | |
'We're gutted we couldn't do it for Johnny' - ConanJack Conan says the Ireland squad are devastated they could not win a first World Cup quarter-final for retiring captain Johnny Sexton.BBC Sport - Published | 'Ireland will carry even heavier World Cup burden without Sexton'Ireland's latest World Cup quarter-final exit will be hard for the group to get over and was a cruel way for Johnny Sexton to bow out, writes Tommy Bowe.BBC Sport - Published |
'That's life' - Sexton's dream ends in heartbreakCaptain Johnny Sexton says Ireland "fell short" as his rugby career came to an end in a heartbreaking World Cup quarter-final defeat by New Zealand.BBC Sport - Published | Ireland braced for 'toughest ever game' - SextonJohnny Sexton says Ireland will face a different All Blacks to the side they stunned in New Zealand last year in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final.BBC Sport - Published |
Sexton's ban has worked in Ireland's favour - CattIreland attack coach Mike Catt believes Johnny Sexton's suspension in the build-up to the Rugby World Cup has ultimately benefitted the team.BBC Sport - Published | Chance to show how good Scotland can be - RussellScotland must make the best of rare chances, says Finn Russell as he looks to finally get the better of Johnny Sexton and Ireland on Saturday.BBC Sport - Published |
'Ireland not thinking beyond Scotland' - SextonCaptain Johnny Sexton says Ireland are not thinking beyond their next game against Scotland as they seek to avoid a repeat of the failures of previous World Cups.BBC Sport - Published | Sexton 'like Lazarus' in Ireland's Boks win - BoweTommy Bowe hails veteran Ireland captain Johnny Sexton's powers of recovery in the epic 13-8 victory over South Africa in the Rugby World Cup.BBC Sport - Published |
Ireland avoiding Sexton retirement talk - KilcoyneIreland's players have not yet contemplated life without talismanic captain Johnny Sexton, says prop Dave Kilcoyne.BBC Sport - Published | Sexton's record & Wales win - Saturday's World Cup actionWatch highlights as Johnny Sexton passes Ronan O'Gara to become Ireland's record points scorer, Samoa kick off World Cup campaign with a win & Portugal prove tough challenge for Wales to overcome.BBC Sport - Published |
Sexton breaks record as eight-try Ireland beat TongaIreland continue their winning start to the World Cup with a bonus-point victory over Tonga on a landmark night for Johnny Sexton in Nantes.BBC Sport - Published | Sexton becomes Ireland's record points scorerJohnny Sexton becomes Ireland's all-time top points scorer during the Rugby World Cup Pool B contest against Tonga in Nantes.BBC Sport - Published |
Sexton named in strong Ireland team for Tonga gameJohnny Sexton stays in the Ireland team for Saturday's World Cup game against Tonga as it has four personnel changes from the win over Romania.BBC Sport - Published | 'The more minutes Sexton can play the better'Ireland defence coach Simon Easterby says Johnny Sexton wants to play as many minutes as possible at the World Cup before he hangs up his boots.BBC Sport - Published |
Farrell & Sexton all smiles but Irish eye improvementIreland head coach Andy Farrell and captain Johnny Sexton want improvement despite a record 82-8 win over Romania in their World Cup opener.BBC Sport - Published | Ireland talisman Sexton ready for last danceA look at Johnny Sexton's journey to the 2023 Rugby World Cup as the Ireland captain prepares for his swansong in France.BBC Sport - Published |
Ireland 'not carrying World Cup baggage' - SextonCaptain Johnny Sexton believes Ireland's previous World Cup struggles will not impact on the team's performances at this year's tournament.BBC Sport - Published | Sexton to start Ireland's Romania World Cup openerJohnny Sexton will play his first game since March after being named in Ireland's team for Saturday's World Cup opener against Romania.BBC Sport - Published |
Who are Ireland's star-studded World Cup backs?From Johnny Sexton's experience to Jack Crowley's youth, meet the 15 backs that Andy Farrell will bring to France as Ireland look to win a first-ever World Cup.BBC Sport - Published | Sexton 'itching to go' as Ireland set off for FranceIreland captain Johnny Sexton says he is "itching to go" after a lengthy spell on the sidelines as the team departed for France on Thursday ahead of the Rugby World Cup.BBC Sport - Published |
'Crowley has taken Byrne's spot as Sexton back-up'Former Ireland wing Tommy Bowe believes Jack Crowley has moved ahead of Ross Byrne in Ireland's fly-half pecking order behind captain Johnny Sexton.BBC Sport - Published | Sexton 'frustrated' by disciplinary process delayIreland captain Johnny Sexton says the protracted disciplinary process which threatened to ruin his Rugby World Cup dream took a toll on his family.BBC Sport - Published |
O'Connell 'confident' Sexton's understudies can shine at highest levelIreland forwards coach Paul O'Connell says he is confident Johnny Sexton's fly-half understudies can shine if called upon in the Rugby World Cup.BBC Sport - Published | Sexton will feel uneasy about missing warm-up games - O'ConnellIreland forwards coach Paul O'Connell believes suspended captain Johnny Sexton will be concerned about his lack of game time ahead of the Rugby World Cup.BBC Sport - Published |
