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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	Sexton focused on taking emotion out of swansong Ireland captain Johnny Sexton says he will have to work hard to remove the emotion from his Six Nations swansong as his side targets the Grand Slam against a wounded England team. BBC Sport - Published on March 15, 2023
Sexton will ensure no Ireland complacency - Healy Cian Healy says Johnny Sexton's presence means there is no prospect of Ireland complacency for Saturday's Grand Slam game with wounded England. BBC Sport - Published on March 14, 2023	Sexton hails coach Farrell ahead of Scots showdown Johnny Sexton says the last 18 months have been a 'dream come true' with Ireland as the Six Nations leaders prepare to face second-placed Scotland. BBC Sport - Published on March 12, 2023
Sexton prepares for 'best Scottish team I've faced' Ireland captain Johnny Sexton says his side expect to come up against "the best Scottish team he has ever played" at Murrayfield on Sunday. BBC Sport - Published on March 9, 2023	I have big shoes to fill with Sexton out - Ryan James Ryan says he is aware he has "big shoes to fill" as he prepares to captain Ireland in Saturday's Six Nations match against Italy in Johnny Sexton's absence. BBC Sport - Published on February 22, 2023
Italy 'an opportunity' to rest Sexton - O'Sullivan Former Ireland head coach Eddie O'Sullivan believes Andy Farrell is leaning towards resting captain Johnny Sexton against Italy on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on February 21, 2023	Sexton insists he will be fit for France game Ireland captain Johnny Sexton says there are no concerns over his fitness for Saturday's crunch Six Nations contest against France. BBC Sport - Published on February 8, 2023
Gatland's Lions snub hurt but 'gone now' - Sexton Ireland captain Johnny Sexton says he has no animosity towards Warren Gatland over the Wales boss leaving him out of the 2021 British and Irish Lions tour. BBC Sport - Published on February 1, 2023	Sexton 'good to go' for Six Nations after injury Johnny Sexton jokes that a cheekbone problem is the "best facial injury" to have as he declares himself for Ireland's Six Nations campaign. BBC Sport - Published on January 23, 2023
Sexton and Furlong 'to be back for Six Nations' Leinster say that Ireland stars Johnny Sexton and Tadhg Furlong are expected to be fit for the start of this season's Six Nations Championship. BBC Sport - Published on January 9, 2023	Sexton 'quite confident' of being fit to face Wales Former Ireland hooker Bernard Jackman says that Johnny Sexton is "quite confident" he can be fit for the opening round of the Six Nations against Wales. BBC Sport - Published on January 5, 2023
Ireland captain Sexton a Six Nations injury doubt Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton is a doubt for the Six Nations opener against Wales next month because of a facial injury. BBC Sport - Published on January 3, 2023