Johnny Sexton

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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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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 2 weeks ago
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 3 weeks ago
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 on September 29, 2024

'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 on February 16, 2024
Difficult to compare myself to Sexton - Crowley Fly-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 on January 28, 2024
'Confident' Crowley can fill void left by Sexton Ireland 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 on January 27, 2024

O'Mahony named Ireland captain for Six Nations Peter O'Mahony is named Ireland captain for this year's Six Nations title defence following the retirement of Johnny Sexton. BBC Sport - Published on January 17, 2024
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 on January 16, 2024
IRFU keen on future Sexton coaching role IRFU performance director David Nucifora says recently retired Johnny Sexton could have a future coaching role within the Irish system. BBC Sport - Published on December 15, 2023
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 on October 26, 2023

'We're gutted we couldn't do it for Johnny' - Conan Jack 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 on October 16, 2023
'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 on October 16, 2023
'That's life' - Sexton's dream ends in heartbreak Captain 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 on October 14, 2023	Ireland braced for 'toughest ever game' - Sexton Johnny 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 on October 11, 2023
Sexton's ban has worked in Ireland's favour - Catt Ireland 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 on October 3, 2023	Chance to show how good Scotland can be - Russell Scotland 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 on October 3, 2023
'Ireland not thinking beyond Scotland' - Sexton Captain 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 on September 25, 2023	Sexton 'like Lazarus' in Ireland's Boks win - Bowe Tommy 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 on September 25, 2023
Ireland avoiding Sexton retirement talk - Kilcoyne Ireland's players have not yet contemplated life without talismanic captain Johnny Sexton, says prop Dave Kilcoyne. BBC Sport - Published on September 17, 2023	Sexton's record & Wales win - Saturday's World Cup action Watch 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 on September 16, 2023
Sexton breaks record as eight-try Ireland beat Tonga Ireland 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 on September 16, 2023	Sexton becomes Ireland's record points scorer Johnny Sexton becomes Ireland's all-time top points scorer during the Rugby World Cup Pool B contest against Tonga in Nantes. BBC Sport - Published on September 16, 2023
Sexton named in strong Ireland team for Tonga game Johnny 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 on September 14, 2023	'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 on September 11, 2023
Farrell & Sexton all smiles but Irish eye improvement Ireland 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 on September 10, 2023	Ireland talisman Sexton ready for last dance A 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 on September 8, 2023
Ireland 'not carrying World Cup baggage' - Sexton Captain 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 on September 7, 2023	Sexton to start Ireland's Romania World Cup opener Johnny 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 on September 7, 2023
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 on September 3, 2023	Sexton 'itching to go' as Ireland set off for France Ireland 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 on August 31, 2023
'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 on August 29, 2023	Sexton 'frustrated' by disciplinary process delay Ireland 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 on August 28, 2023
O'Connell 'confident' Sexton's understudies can shine at highest level Ireland 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 on August 2, 2023	Sexton will feel uneasy about missing warm-up games - O'Connell Ireland 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 on August 1, 2023
Sexton banned for three World Cup warm-up games Ireland captain Johnny Sexton is given a three-match ban that will see him miss his country's three World Cup warm-up matches. BBC Sport - Published on July 16, 2023	Sexton to learn fate in disciplinary hearing Ireland captain Johnny Sexton will discover his fate in a disciplinary hearing on Thursday, which could impact his World Cup farewell. BBC Sport - Published on July 12, 2023
Sexton faces hearing over 'misconduct complaints' Ireland captain Johnny Sexton faces a hearing over "misconduct complaints" arising from the Heineken Champions Cup final on 20 May. BBC Sport - Published on June 29, 2023	Sexton set to miss remainder of season Ireland's Johnny Sexton looks set to miss the rest of the season after suffering a groin injury. BBC Sport - Published on March 27, 2023
Cullen unsure over timeline for Sexton return Leo Cullen says he does not know whether Johnny Sexton will play again for Leinster this season after being injured in Ireland's win over England. BBC Sport - Published on March 24, 2023	'Not the end' - Ireland want more after Grand Slam Coach Andy Farrell and captain Johnny Sexton say Ireland are hungry for more success after completing the Grand Slam in Dublin. BBC Sport - Published on March 19, 2023
Grand Slam win 'like living in a dream' - Sexton Emotional Ireland captain Johnny Sexton describes winning the Grand Slam and Six Nations title as "like living in a dream". BBC Sport - Published on March 18, 2023	'Home Grand Slam would be Sexton's dream finale' Captaining Ireland to a Grand Slam at home with victory over England would be the perfect Six Nations send-off for Johnny Sexton, writes Tommy Bowe. BBC Sport - Published on March 17, 2023
Sexton eyeing Grand Slam on Six Nations farewell Ireland captain Johnny Sexton says he is eyeing a first Grand Slam in Dublin as he prepares to play in the final Six Nations match in his career. BBC Sport - Published on March 15, 2023