Johnny Sexton declares himself fit for Ireland’s ‘huge game’ against France
1 year, 11 months ago

Johnny Sexton declares himself fit for Ireland’s ‘huge game’ against France

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Sexton v Ioane is the tip of the iceberg – Ireland-New Zealand is a proper rivalry
2 months, 1 week ago

Sexton v Ioane is the tip of the iceberg – Ireland-New Zealand is a proper rivalry

The Telegraph  

The 2022 tour to New Zealand comprised three captivating contests. Another sledge surfaced as well, Peter O’Mahony allegedly labelling Cane as a “s--- Richie McCaw” in Wellington. “It used to feel like Ireland supporters were getting their heads patted all the time: ‘Keep trying, keep trying,’” says McCarry. Ireland going over to New Zealand and beating them means there’s a …

France outplay Ireland in entertaining curtain-raiser to Women’s Six Nations
9 months, 3 weeks ago

France outplay Ireland in entertaining curtain-raiser to Women’s Six Nations

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Andy Farrell: Falling short of Grand Slam is ‘best thing’ for developing Ireland
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Andy Farrell: Falling short of Grand Slam is ‘best thing’ for developing Ireland

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Peter O’Mahony keen for Ireland to avoid ‘torture’ of waiting on England result
10 months ago

Peter O’Mahony keen for Ireland to avoid ‘torture’ of waiting on England result

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Ireland will have no problem bouncing back from loss to England – Andy Farrell
10 months ago

Ireland will have no problem bouncing back from loss to England – Andy Farrell

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Rory Best explains exactly how Andy Farrell has taken Ireland to the brink of history
10 months, 1 week ago

Rory Best explains exactly how Andy Farrell has taken Ireland to the brink of history

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The unstoppable green machine: DAN BIGGAR breaks down the tactical tricks and precocious plays that make fearsome Ireland Grand Slam-bound
10 months, 3 weeks ago

The unstoppable green machine: DAN BIGGAR breaks down the tactical tricks and precocious plays that make fearsome Ireland Grand Slam-bound

Daily Mail  

My old team Wales and then England face the toughest Six Nations task around right now in rounds three and four – taking on Ireland. Andy Farrell’s men are on course for a second successive Grand Slam and are a phenomenal side nicknamed ‘The Green Machine.’ It’s apt because Ireland are exactly that – a machine. And this is what …

France given warning after ‘masters’ Ireland expose deeper issues
11 months, 1 week ago

France given warning after ‘masters’ Ireland expose deeper issues

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Andy Farrell wants Ireland to be courageous in Six Nations opener against France
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Andy Farrell wants Ireland to be courageous in Six Nations opener against France

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Peter O’Mahony: Being named Ireland captain one of proudest moments of my life
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Peter O’Mahony: Being named Ireland captain one of proudest moments of my life

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Johnny Sexton exits as Ireland’s best ever but with an even greater legacy
1 year, 2 months ago

Johnny Sexton exits as Ireland’s best ever but with an even greater legacy

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Retired rugby great Jonathan Sexton leaves Ireland in a better place despite quarterfinal exit
1 year, 2 months ago

Retired rugby great Jonathan Sexton leaves Ireland in a better place despite quarterfinal exit

Associated Press  

Ireland rugby was Brian O’Driscoll in 2008. “One day Johnny had a go at Brian O’Driscoll in training,” teammate Rob Kearney wrote in his book “No Hiding.” “This was something never before done, let alone done by a young wet-behind-the-ears fellow just in the door. If anything is going to make me play better, it’s to get to meet that …

‘Doing it for Johnny’ adds to Ireland’s Rugby World Cup motivation
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Doing it for Johnny’ adds to Ireland’s Rugby World Cup motivation

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DAN BIGGAR: Culture clash as two terrific 10s tear it up... I love both Scotland's Finn Russell and Ireland's Johnny Sexton, but they are very different players
1 year, 3 months ago

DAN BIGGAR: Culture clash as two terrific 10s tear it up... I love both Scotland's Finn Russell and Ireland's Johnny Sexton, but they are very different players

Daily Mail  

It made me laugh when I heard the chat about Ireland and Scotland colluding to knock out the Springboks tonight. It’s not in Johnny Sexton’s nature to lose a game of table tennis in the team room, let alone a World Cup match at the Stade de France. Here’s how they compare… The No 10 battle between Johnny Sexton and …

Johnny Sexton demands Ireland ‘make it count’ after win over South Africa
1 year, 3 months ago

Johnny Sexton demands Ireland ‘make it count’ after win over South Africa

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South Africa 8-13 Ireland: Johnny Sexton and Co make a huge statement in France as they beat the reigning World Cup champions in a Test for the ages
1 year, 3 months ago

South Africa 8-13 Ireland: Johnny Sexton and Co make a huge statement in France as they beat the reigning World Cup champions in a Test for the ages

Daily Mail  

The Irish line held firm, refusing to yield in the face of a physical threat the size of freight train, to emerge with a win for the ages. Mack Hansen scored for Ireland as they toppled South Africa at the Rugby World Cup The win meant Ireland put a big marker down in their bid to become world champions next …

Johnny Sexton jokes young son will target his Ireland points record
1 year, 3 months ago

Johnny Sexton jokes young son will target his Ireland points record

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Johnny Sexton breaks Ireland points record during impressive victory over Tonga
1 year, 3 months ago

Johnny Sexton breaks Ireland points record during impressive victory over Tonga

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Ireland to give Johnny Sexton as many minutes as he can manage in World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Ireland to give Johnny Sexton as many minutes as he can manage in World Cup

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Jimmy O’Brien: Johnny Sexton ban will not affect Ireland’s World Cup preparation
1 year, 5 months ago

Jimmy O’Brien: Johnny Sexton ban will not affect Ireland’s World Cup preparation

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Johnny Sexton free to captain Ireland at World Cup after getting three-match ban
1 year, 5 months ago

Johnny Sexton free to captain Ireland at World Cup after getting three-match ban

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Johnny Sexton gets 3-match ban but he can captain Ireland at Rugby World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

Johnny Sexton gets 3-match ban but he can captain Ireland at Rugby World Cup

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — Johnny Sexton will be free to captain Ireland at the Rugby World Cup in France after being handed a three-match ban for misconduct. The 38-year-old Leinster fly-half will miss the warm-up fixtures against Italy, England and Samoa after admitting a European Professional Club Rugby misconduct charge leveled in the wake of the Heineken Champions Cup final defeat by …

Johnny Sexton faces potential ban which could hamper World Cup preparations
1 year, 6 months ago

Johnny Sexton faces potential ban which could hamper World Cup preparations

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Andy Farrell hails Johnny Sexton as Ireland’s best player ever after Dublin win
1 year, 9 months ago

Andy Farrell hails Johnny Sexton as Ireland’s best player ever after Dublin win

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Johnny Sexton’s ‘obsessive’ mentality similar to Jonny Wilkinson – Mike Catt
1 year, 9 months ago

Johnny Sexton’s ‘obsessive’ mentality similar to Jonny Wilkinson – Mike Catt

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Johnny Sexton details how everything has led to Ireland’s Six Nations moment
1 year, 10 months ago

Johnny Sexton details how everything has led to Ireland’s Six Nations moment

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Six Nations 2023: Johnny Sexton details key to stunning Ireland success
1 year, 11 months ago

Six Nations 2023: Johnny Sexton details key to stunning Ireland success

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Ireland take giant step towards grand slam after thriller with France
1 year, 11 months ago

Ireland take giant step towards grand slam after thriller with France

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Ireland v France result: hosts secure bonus-point win in Six Nations thriller
1 year, 11 months ago

Ireland v France result: hosts secure bonus-point win in Six Nations thriller

The Telegraph  

As I wrote last week ahead of the Calcutta Cup classic, the Six Nations never lets you down. Today's action at the Aviva Stadium should be Exhibit A in that argument, as we are likely to witness the two best sides in the world go toe-to-toe in what may be be the Six Nations decider. These two are miles ahead …

‘A different beast’: Ireland ready to face ‘world class’ France in Six Nations showdown
1 year, 11 months ago

‘A different beast’: Ireland ready to face ‘world class’ France in Six Nations showdown

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5 things we learned from the Republic of Ireland’s friendly double-header
2 years, 1 month ago

5 things we learned from the Republic of Ireland’s friendly double-header

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Johnny Sexton says fine form is being fuelled by British and Irish Lions snub
2 years, 1 month ago

Johnny Sexton says fine form is being fuelled by British and Irish Lions snub

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Ireland hammered by ruthless New Zealand in Auckland
2 years, 6 months ago

Ireland hammered by ruthless New Zealand in Auckland

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Ireland captain Sexton unfazed by flyhalf rivals
2 years, 10 months ago

Ireland captain Sexton unfazed by flyhalf rivals

Associated Press  

Even during the year he was considered the world’s best rugby player, Jonathan Sexton endured talk about finding his replacement. He’s the captain of the side, he wants what’s right for the team.” Sexton is set to come off the bench on Sunday for only the second time for Ireland in 10 years — the last was in 2018 against …

Johnny Sexton accepts it makes sense for Joey Carbery to face Italy
2 years, 10 months ago

Johnny Sexton accepts it makes sense for Joey Carbery to face Italy

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Ireland captain Johnny Sexton to miss Six Nations clash with France due to hamstring injury
2 years, 11 months ago

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton to miss Six Nations clash with France due to hamstring injury

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Ireland vs New Zealand result: Joey Carbery stuns All Blacks in Autumn Nations Series
3 years, 2 months ago

Ireland vs New Zealand result: Joey Carbery stuns All Blacks in Autumn Nations Series

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Johnny Sexton’s milestone and a purple kit – Ireland v Japan talking points
3 years, 2 months ago

Johnny Sexton’s milestone and a purple kit – Ireland v Japan talking points

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Johnny Sexton urges Ireland to reach World Cup semi-finals in honour of departing coach Joe Schmidt
5 years, 2 months ago

Johnny Sexton urges Ireland to reach World Cup semi-finals in honour of departing coach Joe Schmidt

Daily Mail  

Ireland have a shot at history here on Saturday, with the All Blacks standing in the way of a place in the World Cup semi-finals. But under coach Joe Schmidt, Ireland have an impressive record against the men in black, winning two of their last four meetings, including that historic triumph at Soldier Field in Chicago. Johnny Sexton has urged …

SCRUM'S THE WORD: Johnny Sexton defends Ireland's World Cup progress
5 years, 3 months ago

SCRUM'S THE WORD: Johnny Sexton defends Ireland's World Cup progress

Daily Mail  

Johnny Sexton was as combative off the field as he is on it on Monday, questioning the media coverage of Ireland's World Cup. Johnny Sexton passionately insisted Ireland were progressing well at the World Cup 'But we're really confident in how we're building. Around 50 million Japanese people were thought to have watched Japan's win over Scotland In the wonderful …

Rugby World Cup 2019: Ireland thumps Samoa to book QF spot
5 years, 3 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2019: Ireland thumps Samoa to book QF spot

The Hindu  

Johnny Sexton claimed an 18-point haul as Ireland sealed its place in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals with a 47-5 thrashing of Samoa despite Bundee Aki's red card. Read: Kipchoge creates history by running sub two-hour marathon Jordan Larmour, CJ Stander and Andrew Conway added further tries in the second half, with Sexton nailing four of five conversion attempts before …

Rugby World Cup news: Ireland coach Joe Schmidt plays down Johnny Sexton injury fears
5 years, 3 months ago

Rugby World Cup news: Ireland coach Joe Schmidt plays down Johnny Sexton injury fears

Daily Mail  

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt insists Johnny Sexton will be 'fine' to face Samoa despite the fly-half icing his thigh after being withdrawn in the 35-0 win over Russia. British and Irish Lions fly-half Sexton had declared himself 100 per cent fit to take on Russia after missing Ireland's shock 19-12 loss to Japan with a thigh complaint. Joe Schmidt says …

Rugby World Cup 2019: Johnny Sexton to captain Ireland for first time against Russia
5 years, 3 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2019: Johnny Sexton to captain Ireland for first time against Russia

Daily Mail  

Johnny Sexton will captain Ireland for the first time in Thursday's clash with Russia as Joe Schmidt's men bid to set their World Cup back on track. Johnny Sexton will captain Ireland for the first time when his side play Russia on Thursday IRELAND SQUAD VS RUSSIA Backs: R Kearney, A Conway, G Ringrose, B Aki, K Earls, J Sexton, …

Johnny Sexton: Leinster and Ireland’s ‘world-class’ fly-half signs contract extension with IRFU
6 years, 1 month ago

Johnny Sexton: Leinster and Ireland’s ‘world-class’ fly-half signs contract extension with IRFU

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Ireland kicking coach Richie Murphy backs Johnny Sexton to win World Rugby Player of the Year award
6 years, 1 month ago

Ireland kicking coach Richie Murphy backs Johnny Sexton to win World Rugby Player of the Year award

Daily Mail  

Johnny Sexton's candidacy for World Rugby player of the year is 'very fitting', according to Ireland kicking coach Richie Murphy. Sexton spearheaded Ireland's stunning 16-9 win over back-to-back world champions New Zealand in Dublin on Saturday, getting one over his player-of-the-year rival Beauden Barrett. Richie Murphy says Sexton's candidacy for World Rugby player of the year is 'very fitting' Joe …

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