Sexton: ‘Bloody hell, what a team!’
Skipper Johnny Sexton relished what was a “dream” final Six Nations Test for the veteran flyhalf after Ireland beat England on Saturday to claim their fourth Grand Slam.
Sexton plays down Six Nations swansong
Johnny Sexton says even though Saturday’s match at home to England will be his last in the Six Nations and could end with a Grand Slam win, it does not feel as momentous as winning his 100th cap.
Sexton ‘dreaming’ of Irish Grand Slam win
Skipper Johnny Sexton said the chance to clinch a Grand Slam on home soil against England next week is the “stuff of dreams” after Ireland beat Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.
Sexton out, Ryan in as Ireland skipper
Flyhalf Johnny Sexton has been ruled out of unbeaten Ireland’s Six Nations match with Italy on Saturday and will be replaced by James Ryan as captain, the Irish Rugby Football Union said.
Carbery recalled as Ireland sweat over Sexton
Joey Carbery has been called up to the enlarged Ireland squad for Saturday’s Six Nations match with Italy as flyhalf Johnny Sexton is undergoing rehab for a groin injury.
Sexton fit for Six Nations ‘blockbuster’
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton said he will be fit for the Six Nations Test against France on Saturday, before joking that he hoped he had not jinxed himself.
Sexton’s age no concern for Farrell
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has defended flyhalf Johnny Sexton amid concerns that the Ireland captain’s age is starting to show.
Sexton in doubt for Six Nations
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton is set to undergo surgery after suffering a cheekbone injury that threatens his involvement in the 2023 Six Nations.
Boks to block Sexton’s jibber-jabber
Johnny Sexton is notorious for constantly getting in the referee’s ear, but the Springboks instead plan to deal with Ireland’s captain from a “rugby perspective” in Dublin on Saturday.
Watch: Sexton, Ringrose on Springbok challenge
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton and star centre Garry Ringrose are both anticipating a high-intensity Test match when they take on the world champion Springboks in Dublin on Saturday.
