Jonathan Sexton
# jonathan-sexton - Tuesday 4 June, 2013
Sexton gets place-kicking duties against Force but Halfpenny a willing reserve
The Ireland outhalf has earned praise from Aussie legend Matt Burke.
# jonathan-sexton - Friday 31 May, 2013
Beer for breakfast and 7 more steps to the perfect Lions-watching party
Lets do this, Britain and Ireland.
# jonathan-sexton - Sunday 26 May, 2013
Joe Schmidt: I’ve been 3 years at Leinster and I’m 6 years older
The New Zealander was a satisfied soul after leaving the province with three trophies.
# jonathan-sexton - Friday 24 May, 2013
‘Sexton has been outstanding all year’ – Farrell expects fight for Lions jersey
Having proved himself a matchwinner time and time again, the young outhalf is starting from scratch with a new team.
# jonathan-sexton - Saturday 18 May, 2013
Honesty & magic — O’Gara retires having made Irish rugby great
The man born to play number 10 leaves behind a legacy and a legion of memories.
# jonathan-sexton - Friday 17 May, 2013
Stick with me, kid: ROG retires to become Sexton’s coach
The Munster out-half has signed a two-year contract as Racing Metro’s assistant coach.
# jonathan-sexton - Saturday 11 May, 2013
‘Hopefully Joe will still pick me’ – Jonathan Sexton on Ireland’s new coach
The outhalf starts for Leinster in this evening’s Pro12 semi-final with Glasgow Warriors.
# jonathan-sexton - Thursday 9 May, 2013
‘IRFU didn’t rate me as highly as I rated myself’ – Jonny Sexton on Metro move
The outgoing Leinster outhalf was eager to sign a four-year contract with his home province.
# jonathan-sexton - Tuesday 30 April, 2013
Gatland reveals Jonny Wilkinson turned down Lions Tour offer
A commitment to his club, Toulon, and fitness concerns saw the Englishman step back from the selection picture.
# jonathan-sexton - Sunday 28 April, 2013
Open thread: Who do you want as your Lions out-half?
Warren Gatland has two excellent options to start at 10 but there is room for one more.
# jonathan-sexton - Saturday 27 April, 2013
As it happened: Leinster v Biarritz, Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final
If Joe Schmidt’s side could defeat the two-time Heineken Cup finalists they would set up a winner-takes-all clash with Stade Francais.
Column: Last chance at Lions saloon for Heaslip and Kearney
Former Leinster and Ireland player Shane Byrne believes Joe Schmidt can bolster the club’s trophy coffers before departing.
# jonathan-sexton - Friday 26 April, 2013
‘It is unfair for people to criticise Sexton for moving to France’
The last time Biarritz prop Ben Broster was at the RDS his side beat Leinster 52-23.
Sexton starts at 10 for Leinster, Madigan partners O’Driscoll
Jamie Heaslip and Kevin McLaughlin get starts against Biarritz but Gordon D’Arcy and Sean O’Brien are out.
# jonathan-sexton - Tuesday 23 April, 2013
Opinion: Supreme Sexton books a window seat for Lions Tour
It was another good weekend for Tommy Bowe but Brian O’Driscoll has some direct competition from a flying Welshman.
# jonathan-sexton - Sunday 21 April, 2013
Pro12: Sexton provides the spark as Leinster maul ‘zebras’
The returning outhalf was at the centre of the Blues’ best moves against Zebre.
# jonathan-sexton - Friday 19 April, 2013
7 great reasons to watch the Pro12 action this weekend
Including Jonny Sexton drop goals, farewells to legends and Lions all over the shop.
# jonathan-sexton - Wednesday 17 April, 2013
Bad news for Irish provinces as French Top14 raises salary cap
There could be more international players following Jonathan Sexton in moving to the European mainland.
# jonathan-sexton - Monday 8 April, 2013
Sexton set for Leinster return but Madigan may start against Munster
Brian O’Driscoll is set to start at outside centre as his three-week stamping ban is set to expire.
# jonathan-sexton - Monday 1 April, 2013
Amlin Challenge Cup: Sexton has ‘outside chance’ of facing Wasps
Meanwhile, Connacht have snapped up Lansdowne number 10 Craig Ronaldson on a one-year contract.
# jonathan-sexton - Saturday 30 March, 2013
Madigan v Jackson: Battle of the outhalves at the RDS
A starting spot as Ireland outhalf on the summer tour could well be at stake.
# jonathan-sexton - Saturday 23 March, 2013
Rob Kearney predicts ‘huge’ 12 months ahead for Leinster’s Ian Madigan
The Blues have not had as much as a crumb of luck this season but their back-up outhalf has emerged as a genuine talent.
# jonathan-sexton - Tuesday 19 March, 2013
Former Leinster 10 Felipe Contepomi to retire from rugby at the end of the season
The Argentine outhalf played 116 times for the Blues and kicked 1225 points.
Curse of the O2 Irish Rugby advert
Every Ireland player featured in the mobile phone company’s advertisement met with adversity in the Six Nations.
# jonathan-sexton - Friday 15 March, 2013
Sexton set for up to 6 weeks sidelined with torn tendon
The out-half could get just one more chance to play for Leinster.
# jonathan-sexton - Thursday 14 March, 2013
Update: O’Driscoll named in starting line-up to face Italy, Sexton injured
The Leinster outhalf was named in the starting XV and replaced in the space of 90 minutes.
# jonathan-sexton - Monday 11 March, 2013
Ireland camp: Injury situation is GUBU, but Sexton ‘a safe bet’ for Rome
The Ireland camp are counting the available bodies at Carton House.
# jonathan-sexton - Tuesday 5 March, 2013
Ireland undecided on Jackson or Madigan as Sexton fails fitness test
The services of Luke Marshall have also been retained while Fergus McFadden starts on the right wing.
# jonathan-sexton - Saturday 23 February, 2013
Pro12 report: Last-gasp Cooney try secures bonus point win for Leinster
Andrew Goodman bossed the first-half but young stars John Cooney and Jordi Murphy delivered the extras.
# jonathan-sexton - Tuesday 19 February, 2013
‘It’s done’ – Jonathan Sexton officially pens Racing Metro deal according to reports in France
L’Equipe are reporting that the Ireland out half has signed a two-year deal.
# jonathan-sexton - Tuesday 12 February, 2013
‘I’m totally confident Paddy could step up and do the job for Ireland’ – Luke Marshall
The Ulster centre may also benefit from an international call-up if he comes through this weekend’s game against Treviso.
# jonathan-sexton - Monday 11 February, 2013
Opinion: The great 10 debate is back, but O’Gara should be discounted
Ireland’s heroic old out-half can’t be allowed tarnish his legend any further.
# jonathan-sexton - Sunday 10 February, 2013
Report: Grand Slam dream goes down the drain for Ireland
Injuries to Simon Zebo and Jonathan Sexton hampered the Irish cause at Lansdowne Road.
# jonathan-sexton - Saturday 9 February, 2013
‘Even at 14, there was something extraordinary with Farrell’ – Shane Byrne
The England outhalf was nominated for Player of the Year in 2012 but admits he has a lot to learn.
# jonathan-sexton - Monday 4 February, 2013
Leinster will consider importing Sexton replacement
The competition for places within the eastern province is showing no sign of abating.
# jonathan-sexton - Monday 28 January, 2013
Sexton will enjoy building a new success in Paris, says Horgan
The former team-mate of Ireland’s number 10 admitted that he too would have been tempted by the move.
# jonathan-sexton - Saturday 26 January, 2013
‘I’m sorry to see Sexton go, but anyone would have considered French offer’ – Ross
The Leinster prop admitted it would be difficult to pass up the offer made to Jonathan Sexton.
# jonathan-sexton - Thursday 17 January, 2013
‘France move not about the money, could improve Jonathan Sexton’
‘A man’s got to do what a man’s got to do’, says France-bound Jamie Roberts.
# jonathan-sexton - Saturday 12 January, 2013
As it happened: Leinster v Scarlets, Heineken Cup
Seconds out, round 5 and the champs were on the hunt for tries.


























































