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#Johnny Sexton
# johnny-sexton - Thursday 16 January, 2020
'Second best isn't acceptable' - Sexton gets the Ireland captaincy he wanted
The Leinster man says the new job is the biggest honour of his career.
# johnny-sexton - Wednesday 15 January, 2020
Sexton named captain as Ireland include five uncapped players for Six Nations
Rhys Ruddock, Niall Scannell and Stuart McCloskey are the big-name omissions from Andy Farrell’s 35-man group.
# johnny-sexton - Tuesday 7 January, 2020
Step up, Ross Byrne? Carbery's cruel blow has ramifications for Munster and Ireland
The 24-year-old Athy man has had a torrid time with injuries in the past year.
# johnny-sexton - Monday 6 January, 2020
Leinster medics to monitor Ryan calf issue, Sexton stepping up return
The second row has not been ruled out of the weekend clash with Lyon, while Sexton remains on course for the Six Nations.
# johnny-sexton - Friday 3 January, 2020
Sexton 'progressing well' on return from knee injury
The out-half went for a second visit to his specialist over the Christmas period and appears on course to feature for Ireland in February.
# johnny-sexton - Monday 16 December, 2019
Leinster dismiss reports linking Johnny Sexton to Top 14 move
League leaders Lyon are reportedly interested in the Ireland out-half.
# johnny-sexton - Friday 13 December, 2019
Cullen says Six Nations is the target for Sexton
The Leinster out-half is seeing a specialist in the UK as he battles a knee ligament injury.
# johnny-sexton - Wednesday 11 December, 2019
'If he gets selected as Ireland captain, he’ll do a great job' - Van Graan backs O'Mahony
The 30-year-old Munster skipper is among the candidates to succeed Rory Best.
# johnny-sexton - Thursday 7 November, 2019
'It'll be raw for four years': Sexton looks back on World Cup woe and forward to whatever's next
The Ireland number 10 is hungry for competition again after parting ways with Joe Schmidt.
# johnny-sexton - Friday 18 October, 2019
Sexton: 'We've been reared on knock-out rugby... we should use our experiences'
The Ireland out-half travelled to Tokyo Stadium without his team-mates today.
# johnny-sexton - Tuesday 15 October, 2019
'Guys were very emotional at the last World Cup after winning a pool game'
Ireland believe they’re mentally in a better place to make history against the All Blacks on Saturday.
# johnny-sexton - Monday 14 October, 2019
Sexton bemused by criticism of Ireland as Schmidt's side gear up for All Blacks
The 34-year-old out-half says the Kiwis are accustomed to dealing with the pressure of being favourites.
# johnny-sexton - Saturday 12 October, 2019
As it happened: Ireland v Samoa, Rugby World Cup
Typhoon in Japan, but Ireland’s final pool match is going ahead in Fukuoka and we’ll bring you minute-by-minute updates as Schmidt’s men chase a bonus point.
# johnny-sexton - Wednesday 9 October, 2019
Where's Johnny? Sexton's minutes trail behind other out-halves
Johnny Sexton remains as important as ever to Ireland, but other out-halves have been far more visible in Japan.
# johnny-sexton - Saturday 5 October, 2019
'He sees things unfold': Farrell underlines Sexton's importance to Ireland
The 10′s experience and the role he plays for Schmidt has made him invaluable for Ireland’s hopes.
# johnny-sexton - Friday 4 October, 2019
Sexton's importance as a 'big, big leader' for Ireland underlined again
The 34-year-old impressed before being replaced at half-time in the 35-0 win over Russia.
# johnny-sexton - Thursday 3 October, 2019
Schmidt's Ireland labour to bonus-point win over Russia in error-strewn performance
Ireland scored five tries but many supporters will be worried by their poor showing in Kobe.
# johnny-sexton - Monday 30 September, 2019
'Joe is an excellent coach and we have full belief in him' - Sexton
The Ireland head coach has always had his critics.
# johnny-sexton - Sunday 29 September, 2019
'We've got things in our own hands' - Sexton ready to rally against Russia
The 34-year-old found it very difficult to watch on from the sidelines as Ireland were beaten by Japan.
# johnny-sexton - Tuesday 24 September, 2019
Aki and O'Mahony return to full Ireland training as Sexton is 'monitored'
Ireland were back on the training pitch today as they build-up to Saturday’s clash with Japan.
# johnny-sexton - Saturday 21 September, 2019
Scotland intend to smash Johnny Sexton if he plays to the line for Ireland
The Scots will also be flagging illegal ruck play from Ireland with referee Wayne Barnes.
# johnny-sexton - Saturday 7 September, 2019
Player ratings as Ireland steady themselves to beat Wales in RWC warm-up
Tries from Rob Kearney, James Ryan and Tadhg Furlong helped Ireland win again on the road to the World Cup
# johnny-sexton - Wednesday 4 September, 2019
Schmidt's squad 'utterly committed' to getting beyond World Cup quarter-finals
The Ireland head coach is pleased with the balance and profile of his final 31-man squad.
# johnny-sexton - Tuesday 3 September, 2019
Sexton relieved and raring to go after 'unfortunate' thumb injury
The Ireland out-half will start against Wales on Saturday.
# johnny-sexton - Saturday 10 August, 2019
Schmidt may be forced to adjust plans as Sexton declared fit for England
The Ireland head coach was ‘really happy’ with Joey Carbery’s performance.
# johnny-sexton - Wednesday 24 July, 2019
O'Driscoll: Carbery not a 'genuine threat' to Sexton as Ireland's starting RWC 10
Joe Schmidt’s chief playmaker is ‘vital to Ireland’s success at the World Cup’,
# johnny-sexton - Friday 12 July, 2019
Schmidt has no concerns over Sexton's fitness after thumb injury
The Ireland out-half is expected to be fit for the first World Cup warm-up against Italy next month.
# johnny-sexton - Wednesday 5 June, 2019
Sexton insists Ireland have not already peaked as he takes aim at World Cup
With a Grand Slam and a first-ever home win over New Zealand, 2018 was a tough act to follow for Ireland.
# johnny-sexton - Tuesday 28 May, 2019
Uncapped Kleyn and Haley included in Ireland's World Cup training squad
Dave Kearney is among those called back into the national squad by Joe Schmidt.
# johnny-sexton - Monday 27 May, 2019
Japan on Sexton's mind with Schmidt set to name wider World Cup squad
The Leinster out-half will move back into Ireland mode after leaving Leinster in a happy place.
# johnny-sexton - Sunday 26 May, 2019
Leinster bounce back from 'lowest point in all of our careers' to win Pro14
Johnny Sexton and his team took pride from how they eked out a victory against Glasgow.
# johnny-sexton - Saturday 25 May, 2019
As it happened: Glasgow Warriors v Leinster, Pro14 Final
We’re going minute-by-minute as Leinster aim to seal a second consecutive Pro14 title in Celtic Park.
# johnny-sexton - Friday 24 May, 2019
'It'll be 23 of us against 40,000': Sexton taking lesson from Saracens for raid in Glasgow's back garden
Leinster’s captain is ready to make a mark after a not-very-enjoyable stint on the bench last week.
# johnny-sexton - Monday 20 May, 2019
'This has to be clear, Johnny was not dropped'
Leinster’s message is clear: their captain was not left out of the team at the weekend for performance-related reasons.
# johnny-sexton - Thursday 16 May, 2019
'I love it down here' - Carbery happily settled in Munster ahead of RDS trip
The 23-year-old out-half was wearing Leinster’s 15 shirt in this fixture a year ago.
# johnny-sexton - Saturday 11 May, 2019
'It's not a good decision to box kick it when you cough up a 10-3 lead'
Leinster opted to keep the ball in play at the end of the first half and conceded a try.
# johnny-sexton - Tuesday 23 April, 2019
Analysis: James Lowe's try showcases Cullen's Leinster at their best
Over the course of nine phases, 13 of the 15 players touched the ball.
# johnny-sexton - Sunday 21 April, 2019
'It felt like I was cramming for an exam': Sexton makes seamless return to Leinster jersey
The 10 made his first provincial appearance in 2019, but his influence on Leinster is relentless.
Leinster look towards 'biggest battle of our careers' against Sarries
Saracens will be aiming to deny Leinster a record fifth Champions Cup title.
Johnny Sexton shines as Leinster set up European final with Saracens
Leo Cullen’s men will search for a record fifth title in Newcastle on 11 May.
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