Johnny Sexton

Editorial Opinion True sporting heroicism on display for proud nation

Normally Peter O’Mahony wears an impenetrable thousand-yard stare. But a fixed vision of the future seemed to glow on the battle-worn countenance in the aftermath of Ireland’s history-making win in Wellington.

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Bundee Aki to start with Andy Farrell to keep changes to a minimum for series decider

Bundee Aki is set to start in Ireland’s series decider against the All Blacks on Saturday, in what is likely to be the only enforced change that Andy Farrell makes to his team.

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‘The only thing that matters is the health of the player’ – Andy Farrell insists he has no fears over Johnny Sexton for second Test

Andy Farrell insists the Ireland medical and coaching staff have had Johnny Sexton’s best interests at heart this week, as the captain gets set to lead his side’s rescue mission in Dunedin tomorrow.

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'Everyone presumes that's a concussion, but it's not' - Johnny Sexton responds to speculation over his health

After another week dominated by talk and speculation about Johnny Sexton’s health, it was left to the man himself to set the record straight, once and for all.

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Cian Tracey Opinion The Johnny Sexton reality: If he’s fit, he plays

The aim of Ireland’s tour to New Zealand has always been a two-fold one.

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Johnny Sexton kept in reserve as Leo Cullen recalls Robbie Henshaw and Jack Conan for Bulls semi-final

JOHNNY SEXTON is fit enough for a place on the Leinster bench for tomorrow night's United Rugby Championship semi-final against the Bulls.

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‘He’s the captain, I can’t see how he won’t go’ – Ronan O’Gara on Johnny Sexton and Ireland’s trip to New Zealand

Ronan O’Gara says he cannot see a situation whereby Johnny Sexton does not travel to New Zealand with Ireland for this year’s summer tour.

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Sexton leads by example as sport reveals two contrasting characters

There are 45 minutes gone when Jonathan Sexton gets slammed by Zander Fagerson into the midriff, prompting the Irishman to step back, slightly, and then stoop over, to catch his breath.

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Johnny Sexton fully behind decision to start Joey Carbery against Italy in Six Nations

Andy Farrell has challenged Joey Carbery to improve upon his first-ever Six Nations start in Paris last month – and revealed that captain Jonathan Sexton is fully behind his biggest rival for the number ten jersey.

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Fit-again Johnny Sexton 'mindful' of points difference going into Italy clash

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton says his side are well aware of the importance of points difference as they prepare to take on Italy in Sunday’s Six Nations clash at the Aviva Stadium.

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‘We don’t envisage it being difficult at all really’ – Andy Farrell gives update on Johnny Sexton injury

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell insists he will not alter his side's game-plan for Saturday's Six Nations showdown in Paris, in light of Johnny Sexton's enforced injury absence.

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Letters to the Editor Opinion Pubs are no-go area when the armchair rugby fans hit town

Sir — The Six Nations rugby championship is upon us, and with the easing of Covid-19 restrictions I expect the pubs to be filled with rugby fans.

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Wedding bells make a comeback at popular Adare church but guest numbers have a long way to go

The historic Holy Trinity Church at Adare has hosted hundreds of weddings down the years – and despite the pandemic, many more couples have booked their nuptials for 2022.

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Johnny Sexton to raffle off boots worn on his 100th cap in fundraiser for Debra Ireland

Rugby star Johnny Sexton is raffling off the boots he wore on his historic 100th cap in Ireland’s 60-5 win over Japan to raise money for charity.

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How Fintan Drury rolls with the ups and downs of a seesaw world

‘Imagine the unimaginable…it does happen a lot of the time,” Fintan Drury (63) says somewhat stoically. He should know.

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WATCH: An emotional Johnny Sexton fights back tears after rapturous reception from home crowd on centenary appearance

It's a rare sight to see Johnny Sexton visibly emotional but the normally unflappable out-half was overcome in the aftermath of Saturday's 60-5 win over Japan.

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Cian Tracey’s player ratings after Ireland put Japan to sword on perfect day for Johnny Sexton

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Johnny Sexton at 100: The talent, the death stares, the bollockings – and why Ireland's captain is misunderstood

Johnny Sexton and the way he might look at you.

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Andy Farrell urges Carbery to ‘knock Johnny off his perch’

On the eve of his 100th cap for Ireland, Johnny Sexton’s position as the first-choice out-half has never looked more secure.

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Johnny Sexton will wait until after Six Nations before deciding on future

JOHNNY SEXTON will lead Ireland out on his 100th cap against Japan on Saturday and, while he's still feeling as fit and fresh as ever, he says he will not make a decision on whether to continue beyond this season until after the Six Nations.

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Johnny Sexton included in one-day Ireland training camp as prep for November internationals

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named a 50-man squad for a one-day training camp ahead of the upcoming November internationals.

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Letters to the Editor Opinion Shortcomings with AZ jab are draining to say the least

I HAVE received my first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine. I was told to take it or go to the back of the queue. Now they are issuing the J&J vaccine to pharmacies and are advising anyone over 50 who has not registered to apply.

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Johnny Sexton set to make return for Leinster so he can show Lions coach Warren Gatland what he's missing

Johnny Sexton is expected to make his long-awaited return to action on Friday night against Glasgow Warriors if he comes through today’s training session at UCD with no adverse effects.

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Leinster backs coach Felipe Contepomi backs ‘flying’ Johnny Sexton

Leinster backs’ coach Felipe Contepomi has backed Johnny Sexton to bounce back from his Lions snub.

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Johnny Sexton and James Ryan miss out on Lions Tour as eight Irish make Warren Gatland's squad

WARREN GATLAND has dropped a couple of major selection bomb-shells in his 37-man Lions squad to tour South Africa.

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Johnny Sexton, Garry Ringrose and James Ryan waiting anxiously for Lions call with Gatland set to unveil squad for South Africa

Johnny Sexton is facing an anxious wait as Warren Gatland prepares to name his 36-man squad for the tour of South Africa this afternoon.

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Johnny Sexton to sit out Connacht clash as Leinster lose Rhys Ruddock and Harry Byrne

Johnny Sexton will not return for Leinster's Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup clash against Connacht this Saturday.

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Johnny Sexton close to a return as Leo Cullen backs Ross Byrne to make 'massive step up'

Leo Cullen has revealed that Johnny Sexton will not travel with the Leinster squad for Sunday's Heineken Champions Cup semi-final against La Rochelle, but the head coach did have a positive update on the fitness of his captain.

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No timeframe on return as Leinster stand Johnny Sexton down after latest head injury

For the second time in his career, Johnny Sexton has been stood down from action after a succession of head injuries. 

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Johnny Sexton leads Leinster as one of four Ireland stars back in team for Toulon

Captain Johnny Sexton has been declared fit to start Leinster's Heineken Champions Cup last 16 clash against Toulon.