#Johnny Sexton

# johnny-sexton - Monday 14 June, 2021

# 10s

'It probably illustrates the way Ireland are looking to develop their attack'

Mon 8:00 PM 22,283 Views 7 Comments

Ireland’s out-half situation was discussed on the latest episode of The42 Rugby Weekly Extra.

# johnny-sexton - Tuesday 1 June, 2021

# Still In The Mix

'That stand-by list is going to play a vital role' – McBryde's Lions message to Leinster players

Jun 1st 2021, 7:15 AM 11,040 Views 3 Comments

McBryde will be part of Warren Gatland’s coaching team in South Africa.

# johnny-sexton - Monday 31 May, 2021

# Injuries

Sexton resuming contact training while season is over for Connors

May 31st 2021, 2:31 PM 8,749 Views 4 Comments

Leinster Rugby have issued a squad update.

# johnny-sexton - Friday 7 May, 2021

# Tough Calls

It's easy to see the sense in Gatland's side of the Sexton debate

May 7th 2021, 7:00 AM 18,660 Views 27 Comments

The Ireland captain has paid the price for a frustrating run of injuries.

# johnny-sexton - Thursday 6 May, 2021

# Gatland

‘La Rochelle reminded me of what we are going to face in South Africa’

May 6th 2021, 7:23 PM 18,320 Views 40 Comments

Warren Gatland has explained why James Ryan and Johnny Sexton missed out on selection for the Lions.

# Lions

Time got the better of Sexton - not just Farrell, Russell and Biggar

May 6th 2021, 5:38 PM 45,278 Views 26 Comments

Irish captain’s omission from Warren Gatland’s squad was tough but at 35 his durability has come into question.

# Missed The Cut

Jenkins admits Lions coaches had concerns over Sexton's 'durability'

May 6th 2021, 3:05 PM 10,866 Views 23 Comments

The Ireland out-half was one of the headline omissions in Warren Gatland’s 37-man squad.

# Johnny Sexton

Eight Irishmen named in Lions squad as Sexton and Ryan miss out

May 6th 2021, 12:50 PM 101,632 Views 198 Comments

Tadhg Furlong, Tadhg Beirne, Conor Murray, Robbie Henshaw, Bundee Aki, Jack Conan, Andrew Porter and Iain Henderson make the plane.

# Waiting For The Call

Tight calls could be cruel to Irish contingent as Gatland finalises his Lions squad

Updated May 6th 2021, 8:50 AM 31,732 Views 39 Comments

The 36-man squad will be revealed at lunchtime on Thursday.

# johnny-sexton - Wednesday 5 May, 2021

# In The Mix

'Johnny is absolutely training the house down' – Leinster back Sexton for Lions

Updated May 5th 2021, 8:27 AM 21,922 Views 26 Comments

Stuart Lancaster says the province would have no concerns if their captain toured to South Africa.

# johnny-sexton - Sunday 2 May, 2021

# Unlikely Lad

'Ross Byrne reminds me of Ollie Campbell - he'll step into Sexton's shoes'

May 2nd 2021, 10:00 AM 19,957 Views 32 Comments

Pundits have been unconvinced by his performances but Ross Byrne has quietly risen to become Leinster’s most unheralded star.

# johnny-sexton - Wednesday 28 April, 2021

# Playmakers

Leinster lose 'enormous experience' as La Rochelle halfbacks return to training

Apr 28th 2021, 5:00 PM 42,129 Views 29 Comments

Jono Gibbes believes Leinster have the depth to deal with Sexton’s absence.

# Byrne Supremacy

'Everything comes as second nature' - Byrne ready to step up against La Rochelle

Updated Apr 28th 2021, 9:16 AM 15,231 Views 15 Comments

The out-half is due to start against La Rochelle in the absence of Johnny Sexton.

# johnny-sexton - Tuesday 27 April, 2021

# Calm Head

Leinster will have utmost faith in Byrne's ability to step up in La Rochelle

Apr 27th 2021, 5:28 PM 7,666 Views 11 Comments

The 26-year-old was superb last time out against Exeter.

# Sidelined

Captain Johnny Sexton ruled out of Leinster's clash with La Rochelle

Apr 27th 2021, 2:27 PM 12,438 Views 19 Comments

The 35-year-old continues to be sidelined due to a head injury.

# johnny-sexton - Thursday 22 April, 2021

# Doubt

Warburton: Injury struggles could hurt Sexton's Lions chances

Apr 22nd 2021, 7:00 AM 5,953 Views 11 Comments

The two-time Lions captain thinks a spot in the starting team may be too big an ask for the out-half.

# johnny-sexton - Monday 19 April, 2021

# Head Injury

Sexton sidelined but Leinster set for boost of returning players against Munster

Apr 19th 2021, 2:29 PM 15,745 Views 25 Comments

The 35-year-old suffered a head injury against Exeter two weekends ago.

# johnny-sexton - Tuesday 13 April, 2021

# Experience

'He’s still as good as ever' - Sexton very much in the mix for third Lions tour

Apr 13th 2021, 10:00 PM 12,575 Views 28 Comments

The 35-year-old is hoping to be part of the trip to South Africa this summer.

# johnny-sexton - Sunday 28 March, 2021

# Legacy Builders

Five trophies in four years - the secret behind Leinster's success

Mar 28th 2021, 7:57 AM 26,879 Views 51 Comments

“Success can make you soft,” says Leinster coach Leo Cullen.

# johnny-sexton - Wednesday 17 March, 2021

# Regrets

'We'll look back and think ‘this is one that got away'' - Beating England won't paper over cracks for Sexton

Mar 17th 2021, 6:00 AM 4,767 Views 4 Comments

The Ireland captain also stressed the team must manage the emotion of CJ Stander’s last cap appropriately.

# johnny-sexton - Sunday 14 March, 2021

# Ireland

'With 10 minutes to go, I didn’t see the game unfolding like that' - Sexton

Mar 14th 2021, 6:13 PM 7,869 Views 16 Comments

The 35-year-old slotted the winning penalty late on in Murrayfield.

# Drama

Johnny Sexton's last-gasp penalty sees Ireland to edgy win over Scotland

Mar 14th 2021, 4:56 PM 43,390 Views 190 Comments

Andy Farrell’s side gave up a 14-point lead in the final quarter but got out of jail.

# Talking Points

Scotland overrated, Gibson-Park underrated and Ireland's age concern

Mar 14th 2021, 7:30 AM 11,368 Views 24 Comments

We look at all the big issues ahead of today’s game.

# Big One

Farrell's Ireland must quash renewed Scottish confidence in Murrayfield

Mar 14th 2021, 7:00 AM 10,366 Views 16 Comments

Gregor Townsend’s side believe they are better placed to end Ireland’s dominance of this fixture.

# johnny-sexton - Thursday 11 March, 2021

# Collective

Furlong's 'outstanding rugby brain' helps Ireland's leadership group to develop

Mar 11th 2021, 7:00 AM 4,806 Views 15 Comments

Captain Johnny Sexton is part of a six-man group that continues to find its voice.

# Showdown

Ireland on 'red alert' for Van der Merwe as Scotland aim to turn the corner

Mar 11th 2021, 6:30 AM 4,653 Views 6 Comments

Ireland have enjoyed dominance of this fixture in recent times.

# johnny-sexton - Wednesday 10 March, 2021

# Up For Grabs

Lions at the back of Sexton's mind as he gears up for Scotland

Mar 10th 2021, 3:00 PM 14,660 Views 24 Comments

‘We want to get as many Irish people on that trip as possible.’

# johnny-sexton - Friday 5 March, 2021

# Experience

'It's about consistency at this level to prove your worth' - Farrell sees sense in new IRFU contracts

Mar 5th 2021, 6:30 AM 8,905 Views 4 Comments

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton and Peter O’Mahony both agreed new deals this week.

# johnny-sexton - Tuesday 2 March, 2021

# New Deal

IRFU confirms new one-year contract extension for Johnny Sexton

Updated Mar 2nd 2021, 5:50 PM 28,362 Views 29 Comments

The 35-year-old is the current Ireland captain.

# johnny-sexton - Monday 1 March, 2021

# Skipper

Farrell hails Sexton's enduring influence after Ireland captain's return in Rome

Updated Mar 1st 2021, 8:03 AM 19,585 Views 30 Comments

‘His performance was excellent but it’s more than that.’

# johnny-sexton - Saturday 27 February, 2021

# Work To Do

'It doesn't mean everything is fixed now' - Ireland have tougher tasks ahead

Feb 27th 2021, 6:35 PM 5,432 Views 9 Comments

After a six-try win in Rome, Ireland now look towards a visit to Edinburgh.

# Forza

Ireland bid to get their Six Nations show on the road with big win in Rome

Feb 27th 2021, 6:30 AM 14,014 Views 7 Comments

Andy Farrell’s men take on a youthful but defensively porous Italian outfit at Stadio Olimpico.

# johnny-sexton - Wednesday 24 February, 2021

# Future Planning

'Johnny won’t play forever, as much as we would like him to'

Feb 24th 2021, 9:00 AM 8,082 Views 11 Comments

The Ireland and Leinster captain is close to agreeing a new contract.

# Room To Improve

'It's amazing how focused people get on one game' - Sexton says Ireland can rediscover attacking edge

Feb 24th 2021, 8:00 AM 13,293 Views 19 Comments

Elements of Ireland’s play have come in for criticism following the Six Nations defeat to France.

# johnny-sexton - Sunday 21 February, 2021

# Expert

'You're naive if you think you can win without kicking well. Often, kicking decides games'

Feb 21st 2021, 8:00 AM 19,765 Views 1 Comment

Dave Alred helped England to the World Cup in 2003 and remains obsessed with kicking.

# johnny-sexton - Thursday 18 February, 2021

# Head Injury

Ireland expect to be without Caelan Doris 'for the foreseeable future'

Feb 18th 2021, 2:24 PM 18,139 Views 9 Comments

However, Ireland head coach Andy Farrell expects to have several players back from injury for the Italy game.

# johnny-sexton - Tuesday 16 February, 2021

# Influential

Sexton and Murray set to be back from injury for Ireland's clash with Italy

Updated Feb 16th 2021, 8:00 AM 19,961 Views 70 Comments

Head coach Andy Farrell stressed the need for Ireland to make sure of a win in Rome.

# johnny-sexton - Sunday 14 February, 2021

# Optimistic

'We're definitely seeing progress,' insists Henderson after Ireland defeat in Dublin

Feb 14th 2021, 6:37 PM 6,964 Views 36 Comments

The stand-in skipper rued Ireland’s inability to take advantage of France’s yellow card.

# johnny-sexton - Friday 12 February, 2021

# Johnny Sexton

'Honestly, I thought it stank on so many grounds. I will leave it at that'

Updated Feb 12th 2021, 3:20 PM 40,588 Views 20 Comments

Ireland coach Andy Farrell delivered an angry response to the French neurologist who publicly spoke about Johnny Sexton’s concussion history this week.

# johnny-sexton - Thursday 11 February, 2021

# Concussion

'I’m not going to go and be stupid. I’m not going to risk anything' - Sexton moves to ease health concerns

Updated Feb 11th 2021, 3:07 PM 19,071 Views 17 Comments

The Ireland captain says he has full confidence in the return to play protocols.

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