# leader - Today’s News
# Skipper
# Skipper
‘His performance was excellent but it’s more than that.’
# leader - Friday 22 January, 2021
# Leader
# Leader
A real leader on and off the pitch, Samantha Lambert bows out with three Celtic Crosses.
# leader - Monday 30 November, 2020
# Boost
# Boost
The 35-year-old out-half has been missed by Andy Farrell’s side.
# leader - Friday 27 November, 2020
# Senior PLayer
# Senior PLayer
The 28-year-old has had a frustrating time with injury, suspension, and a medical issue.
# leader - Wednesday 18 November, 2020
# Leader
# Leader
The 24-year-old has lots of underage experience as a captain but this is an obvious step up.
# leader - Tuesday 17 November, 2020
# The Natural
# The Natural
The Leinster lock signalled he will lean on experienced heads like Peter O’Mahony and Keith Earls.
# leader - Friday 6 November, 2020
# Reaction
# Reaction
Johnny Sexton had a few regrets in the leadership department after Ireland’s defeat in Paris.
# Leader
# Leader
The 29-year-old back row is in excellent form early on in the new season.
# leader - Thursday 29 October, 2020
# Influence
# Influence
The 24-year-old has enjoyed taking responsibility for running the Ireland lineout.
# leader - Wednesday 21 October, 2020
# Captain
# Captain
Johnny Sexton has been reflecting on his captaincy of Ireland as the Six Nations gets underway again.
# leader - Wednesday 16 September, 2020
# 13
# 13
The Leinster man has been excellent in recent weeks and will be key against Saracens.
# leader - Tuesday 8 September, 2020
# Leader
# Leader
The 24-year-old second row has fully recovered from his shoulder injury.
# leader - Sunday 23 August, 2020
# Leader
# Leader
The 35-year-old combined superbly with his team-mates to help create James Lowe’s try.
# leader - Friday 7 August, 2020
# Leader
# Leader
The 35-year-old took over from Rory Best for the Six Nations earlier this year.
# leader - Tuesday 5 May, 2020
# Leader
# Leader
The 28-year-old flanker succeeds Kieran Read.
# leader - Sunday 3 May, 2020
# Suftum
# Suftum
Johann Muller says David Humphreys played a huge role in making his time in Ulster such a happy one.
# leader - Thursday 2 April, 2020
# Leader
# Leader
Johnny Sexton discussed his Ireland captaincy, dealing with critisicm, and how he is staying fit during the lockdown.
# leader - Wednesday 4 March, 2020
# Leader
# Leader
Former Ireland captain Rory Best is confident his successor, Johnny Sexton, will bounce back.
# leader - Friday 28 February, 2020
# Gutted
# Gutted
Johnny Sexton feels Ireland could have dealt with England’s linespeed better.
# leader - Sunday 23 February, 2020
# Captain
# Captain
The 34-year-old missed his two kicks at goal and made an error for England’s opening try.
# leader - Friday 21 February, 2020
# Standards
# Standards
Paul O’Connell has returned to Ireland camp this week.
# leader - Monday 10 February, 2020
# Captain
# Captain
The Ireland out-half is getting to grips with his new role as the team’s permanent leader.
# leader - Tuesday 28 January, 2020
# Leader
# Leader
The 23-year-old second row still has plenty of room for improvement.
# leader - Thursday 23 January, 2020
# Captain
# Captain
34-year-old Johnny Sexton is excited to have taken on the Ireland captaincy for the Six Nations.
# leader - Monday 20 January, 2020
# Leading By Example
# Leading By Example
The Fossa clubman, who turns 21 on Wednesday, will lead the Kingdom out for 2020.
# leader - Thursday 16 January, 2020
# Leader
# Leader
The Leinster man says the new job is the biggest honour of his career.
# leader - Wednesday 15 January, 2020
# Leader
# Leader
The Exeter Chiefs fullback replaces Stuart McInally.
# leader - Wednesday 11 December, 2019
# Silent Leader
# Silent Leader
The 30-year-old Munster skipper is among the candidates to succeed Rory Best.
# leader - Wednesday 4 December, 2019
# Mature
# Mature
The 23-year-old second row is many people’s choice to succeed Rory Best.
# leader - Saturday 2 November, 2019
# Leader
# Leader
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi delivered a memorable speech after the Springboks beat England in the Rugby World Cup final.
# leader - Wednesday 30 October, 2019
# Captain
# Captain
The 28-year-old Saracens man is the heartbeat of Eddie Jones’ team.
# leader - Tuesday 29 October, 2019
# Leader
# Leader
There have been many calls for the 23-year-old to succeed the retired Rory Best.
# leader - Sunday 27 October, 2019
# Rainbow Nation
# Rainbow Nation
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has proved to be a wonderful leader for Rassie Erasmus’ side.
# leader - Wednesday 16 October, 2019
# Leader
# Leader
The Munster man will play in his first World Cup knock-out game on Saturday.
# leader - Monday 14 October, 2019
# Leader
# Leader
The 34-year-old out-half says the Kiwis are accustomed to dealing with the pressure of being favourites.
# leader - Tuesday 1 October, 2019
# Main Man
# Main Man
Johnny Sexton has been named Ireland captain for the first time at the age of 34.
# leader - Thursday 26 September, 2019
# In The Zone
# In The Zone
The 27-year-old has been handed a huge starting opportunity at the World Cup.
# leader - Sunday 22 September, 2019
# Captain
# Captain
The 37-year-old completed the full 80 minutes as his side dismantled Scotland.
# leader - Wednesday 28 August, 2019
# Leader
# Leader
Rory Best remains the favourite to lead Ireland in Japan.
# leader - Saturday 24 August, 2019
# Final Chapter
# Final Chapter
Ireland captain Rory Best believes his team can overcome this year’s Six Nations disappointment.
