Johnny Sexton

Boks wary of ‘exceptional’ Sexton

Rassie Erasmus and Deon Davids have cautioned the Springboks against writing off the threat posed by veteran Ireland flyhalf Johnny Sexton when the teams clash on Saturday.

Ireland's fly-half and captain Jonathan Sexton applauds supporters after victory in the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Ireland and Romania at Stade de Bordeaux in Bordeaux, south-western France on September 9, 2023.

Oldie Sexton ‘firing on all cylinders’

Andy Farrell purred on Saturday about Ireland’s talisman Johnny Sexton returning to action “firing on all cylinders” at the Rugby World Cup.

epa10447397 Ireland’s Johnny Sexton takes a lap of honour after the Six Nations rugby match between Wales and Ireland at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Britain, 04 February 2023.

Sexton suspension: Fair or soft?

Johnny Sexton will be free to captain Ireland at the World Cup, but is his three-match ban for misconduct enough of a deterrent against the abuse of referees?

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 20: Jonathan Sexton reacts after the Heineken Champions Cup Final between Leinster Rugby and Stade Rochelais at Aviva Stadium on May 20, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland.

Sexton gets slap on the wrist

Johnny Sexton will be available to play for the Ireland at the World Cup, despite being found guilty of misconduct towards match officials in the aftermath of the Champions Cup final.

Sexton’s misconduct decision due ‘in coming days’

The decision from Ireland captain Johnny Sexton’s disciplinary hearing with European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) held on Thursday is expected “in the coming days”.

Sexton to face misconduct hearing

Johnny Sexton is to appear before an independent disciplinary panel on 13 July over “misconduct complaints” arising from last month’s Champions Cup final, organisers EPCR said on Thursday.

Sexton in hot water

Johnny Sexton has been hit with a misconduct letter for his comments towards referee Jaco Peyper in a blow to the Ireland flyhalf’s preparation for the World Cup.

Sexton to Peyper: ‘You’re a f-ing disgrace!’

Johnny Sexton reportedly insulted South African referee Jaco Peyper and his match officials after Leinster were beaten by La Rochelle in the Champions Cup final.

(12465718ae) Leinster vs Vodacom Bulls. Leinster's Johnny Sexton leads the team out United Rugby Championship, Aviva Stadium, Dublin - 25 Sep 2021

Sexton set to miss rest of season

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton looks likely to miss the rest of the European season after injuring his groin in the win against England that sealed the Six Nations title this month.

Leinster without Sexton as Six Nations takes its toll

Runaway Vodacom United Rugby Championship log leaders Leinster will be without Irish kingpin Johnny Sexton for their top-of-the-table clash against the DHL Stormers on Friday night.