Ireland skipper Sexton fit for Wales game after return to full training
The 35-year-old has recovered from a hamstring issue.
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It was a momentous week for the Rathmore club with Paul Murphy and Aislinn Desmond chosen as Kerry captains.
The 35-year-old believes Ireland are in good condition to make a dent in 2021.
Paul Murphy takes over a position filled last year by David Clifford, while Daniel Collins will skipper The Kingdom’s hurlers for a second time.
23-year-old Paul Boyle captains Connacht against Bristol in the Champions Cup today.
The 35-year-old Ireland captain is one of those out of contract in June 2021.
The 35-year-old out-half has been missed by Andy Farrell’s side.
The 24-year-old will captain Ireland again this weekend versus Georgia.
‘He’ll be very reflective but he’ll move on very quickly. He’s very level-headed’
The 24-year-old has lots of underage experience as a captain but this is an obvious step up.
The captain hopes to be fit for the trip to Twickenham to take on England next weekend.
Johnny Sexton had a few regrets in the leadership department after Ireland’s defeat in Paris.
The 29-year-old back row is in excellent form early on in the new season.
The Ireland skipper bemoaned his side’s inability to be clinical with their chances at Stade de France.
Johnny Sexton has been reflecting on his captaincy of Ireland as the Six Nations gets underway again.
These are exciting times on and off the pitch for Connacht and Ireland lock Quinn Roux.
The Scottish club are aiming to reach their first-ever Pro14 final.
Ireland international Niamh Fahey on being appointed the Reds’ new skipper.
The 35-year-old took over from Rory Best for the Six Nations earlier this year.
The Irish side meet Eoin Morgan’s men in the first of three one-day internationals on Thursday at Southampton.
Jurgen Klopp said the 30-year-old will be sidelined with a knee injury.
The European captain vowed ‘that the European players and I will be ready’ next year.
The 65-year-old won 27 caps for Ireland during his playing days.
The 28-year-old flanker succeeds Kieran Read.
Johann Muller says David Humphreys played a huge role in making his time in Ulster such a happy one.
Former Ulster and Ireland U20s hooker Niall Annett is now well settled with Worcester Warriors.
Former Ireland captain Rory Best is confident his successor, Johnny Sexton, will bounce back.
Johnny Sexton feels Ireland could have dealt with England’s linespeed better.
The 34-year-old missed his two kicks at goal and made an error for England’s opening try.
The Ireland out-half is getting to grips with his new role as the team’s permanent leader.
The 23-year-old second row still has plenty of room for improvement.
34-year-old Johnny Sexton is excited to have taken on the Ireland captaincy for the Six Nations.
The St Jude’s man will lead Mattie Kenny’s side.
The Fossa clubman, who turns 21 on Wednesday, will lead the Kingdom out for 2020.
The 30-year-old Munster skipper is among the candidates to succeed Rory Best.
The Leinster second row had to brush off the calls for him to captain Ireland. He is aware he still has plenty to learn.
Doireann O’Sullivan leads Ephie Fitzgerald’s Rebels again in 2020.
The 23-year-old second row is many people’s choice to succeed Rory Best.
The England international will wear the armband against Astana this afternoon.
Manager Pep Guardiola says the Spanish playmaker will be out for a minimum of 10 days.
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