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Johnny Sexton. Jonathan Jeremiah Sexton (born 11 July 1985) is an Irish former professional rugby union player who played as a fly-half and captained the Ireland national team from 2019 until 2023. [1] He also played club rugby for Leinster and French side Racing 92 . He also represented the British & Irish Lions on their 2013 and 2017 tours ...
Oct 26, 2023 · Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has written a statement about his retirement from rugby on Instagram.. The outhalf retired after the Rugby World Cup loss to New Zealand two weeks ago after a stellar ...
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Oct 26, 2023 · Johnny Sexton says retirement is already proving "so tough" after his career came to a close following Ireland's World Cup exit. Sexton said on Instagram, external his "sadness and frustration" at ...
Oct 14, 2023 · Jared Wright 14 Oct 2023 8:45 PM. Ireland captain Johnny Sexton after the Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand. Ireland captain Johnny Sexton fought back the tears after he played his final match on Saturday. The 38-year-old fly-half announced that he would be bringing his career to an end after the Rugby World Cup and has now ...
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Oct 16, 2023 · Johnny Sexton exits as Ireland’s best ever but with an even greater legacy. Sexton’s rugby career ended with Rugby World Cup quarter-final heartbreak against the All Blacks .
102 – conversions landed by Sexton during his 60 Six Nations appearances, contributing 204 points to his total. Jonny Wilkinson is the next best male player with 89. 106 – penalties contributed 318 points to Sexton’s record haul. Only Ronan O’Gara and Owen Farrell, who have both landed 109, have scored more in the men’s Six Nations.
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Mar 8, 2022 · Johnny Sexton has won three Six Nations title with Ireland. Ireland and Leinster fly-half Johnny Sexton says he will retire from the game after the 2023 World Cup. The 36-year-old made the ...