Jonny Sexton
# jonny-sexton - Saturday 15 June, 2013
As it happened: Lions v Waratahs, 2013 Tour
Former Leinster coach Michael Cheika had his troops primed to test the tourists but Leigh Halfpenny had a 30-point plan.
# jonny-sexton - Thursday 13 June, 2013
Zebo, Heaslip, O’Connell and Sexton in Lions team to face Waratahs
Rob Kearney is named on the replacements bench for the make-or-break game in Sydney.
# jonny-sexton - Tuesday 11 June, 2013
Just 3 Irishmen in the Sky Sports starting Lions XV to face Australia
Paul Wallace, Scott Hastings, Dean Ryan and Scott Quinnell all had their say on the players best placed to start the First Test.
# jonny-sexton - Wednesday 5 June, 2013
As it happened: Lions v Western Force, 2013 Tour
Brian O’Driscoll led the tourists in the second match of the tour and the first on Aussie soil.
# jonny-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.
# jonny-sexton - Monday 3 June, 2013
Brian O’Driscoll named Lions captain for Western Force match
The centre is one of eight Irishmen named in the British & Irish Lions starting XV for Wednesday’s match.
# jonny-sexton - Saturday 25 May, 2013
Leinster refuse to bask in happiness as Ulster test out secret weapon
Ulster are working on a secret weapon to stump Joe Schmidt in his final game as Leinster coach.
# jonny-sexton - Saturday 18 May, 2013
The best bits from Ronan O’Gara’s debut as a rugby columnist
The retiring Munster, Ireland and Lions star paid tribute to the teenager Donal Walsh, who recently lost his battle with cancer.
Open thread: Unload all of your Munster v Leinster grievances here
Ahead of the Lions tour, we are giving you the chance to get everything off your chest.
‘Myself and Leo thought it was fitting for the lads to lift the cup’ – Jamie Heaslip
Leinster’s stand-in captain was happy to stand back and let Jonny Sexton and Isa Nacewa take the plaudits.
# jonny-sexton - Friday 17 May, 2013
As it happened: Leinster v Stade Francais, Amlin Challenge Cup Final
Joe Schmidt’s men were hoping to complete the first leg of a league and cup double.
# jonny-sexton - Tuesday 14 May, 2013
Sexton disappointed Wilkinson not on Lions tour
He said he had no thought of taking it easy with Leinster to spare himself a further injury
# jonny-sexton - Monday 13 May, 2013
Check out TG4′s spectacular tribute to Jonny Sexton and Isa Nacewa
The channel made a video to mark the players’ imminent departures.
# jonny-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.
# jonny-sexton - Saturday 4 May, 2013
9 Irish Lions off to Australia but only Sexton and Healy guaranteed starters
Brian O’Driscoll, Cian Healy and Sean O’Brien have good chances but the other Irishmen may be dirt-trackers.
# jonny-sexton - Wednesday 24 April, 2013
‘I’m just glad it’s not my department’ – Gibbes on Madigan-Sexton selection dilemma
The coach also dismissed criticism of new signing Zane Kirchner.
# jonny-sexton - Monday 4 March, 2013
Not running near full pace and no kicking in 4 weeks, Sexton somehow rated ’50/50′
Assistant coach Les Kiss, meanwhile, says Paddy Jackson will definitely kick for Ireland ‘if selected’.
# jonny-sexton - Thursday 28 February, 2013
Ireland ‘more hopeful than confident’ on Sexton’s fitness for France
Mike McCarthy has been rated as 50/50 while doubts remain over Donnacha Ryan and Craig Gilroy.
# jonny-sexton - Wednesday 27 February, 2013
In From The Side: Second half syndrome killing Ireland’s hopes
Defeat in Murrayfield was only the latest of a long list of Irish leads thrown away.
# jonny-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.
# jonny-sexton - Thursday 14 February, 2013
Double blow as Sexton, McCarthy ruled out of Ireland’s trip to Scotland
Team manager Mick Kearney confirmed the injury news at a press briefing this afternoon.
# jonny-sexton - Tuesday 5 February, 2013
VIDEO: Lions competition for O’Brien, Kearney and Sexton
Gavin Hastings and Ugo Moyne are both in agreement about the credentials of England’s Chris Robshaw.
# jonny-sexton - Thursday 31 January, 2013
So this is what an IRFU contract looks like
Cian Healy slept soundly last night after signing up with Leinster and Ireland until 2016… the future.
# jonny-sexton - Wednesday 30 January, 2013
12 songs for your favourite sports stars to play
Featuring Katie Taylor, Roy Keane and Lance Armstrong among others.
# jonny-sexton - Tuesday 29 January, 2013
‘If circumstances arise, and you might be forced to leave, then who knows’ – Sean O’Brien
The Leinster flanker has backed Jonathan Sexton’s decision to make the switch to play rugby in France.
# jonny-sexton - Sunday 27 January, 2013
Jonny Sexton will play in the top 14 next season, but not necessarily for Racing Metro – L’Equipe
Clermont, Toulouse and Toulon are rumoured destinations.
My how you’ve grown, Jamie: It’s the sporting tweets of the week
Also featuring a typically eloquent tweet from Joey Barton, and Joe Canning claiming he can replace Jonny Sexton.
# jonny-sexton - Saturday 26 January, 2013
Here are 7 reasons why we still love Jonny Sexton
His uncanny resemblance to Taylor Lautner, plus six more of the Irish out-half’s endearing characteristics.
# jonny-sexton - Friday 25 January, 2013
Pastures new: Andrew Conway to leave Leinster for Munster
The youngster, who made his debut at 19, appears set to depart the province.
5 talking points from Jonny Sexton’s move from Leinster
A legend will leave Leinster. Here’s our verdict on the Irish international’s big move.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to Jonny Sexton leaving Leinster
It’s official: Jonny Sexton will leave Leinster. And here’s what Twitter made of it all.
Au revoir, Jonny: IRFU confirm Sexton is leaving Leinster
News of Sexton’s departure follows speculation this afternoon that he has agreed a contract with Top 14 club Racing Metro.
# jonny-sexton - Friday 18 January, 2013
IRFU won’t let Sexton go without a fight, says Schmidt
Leinster coach Joe Schmidt says the IRFU will do everything in their power to agree a new contract with out-half Jonny Sexton.
# jonny-sexton - Wednesday 16 January, 2013
Leinster want an Escape to Victory – here’s who we would cast
Someone better check for tunnel digging antics at Sandy Park this Saturday.
# jonny-sexton - Tuesday 15 January, 2013
7 things Jonny Sexton should know before considering a move to France
The money might be good, Jonny, but it won’t be the same as home.
# jonny-sexton - Friday 21 December, 2012
Pro12 points race: Irish trio chasing Welsh Dragon for top spot
Just eight points separate Ian Keatley, Paddy Jackson and Jonathan Sexton.
# jonny-sexton - Wednesday 19 December, 2012
Pro12: Ulster and Connacht look to overcome home woes
Leinster and Munster have enjoyed a swathe of away day successes in Belfast and Galway respectively.
# jonny-sexton - Sunday 9 December, 2012
Leinster lose the battle of the unbeatables in France
‘We let it slip’ admitted Jamie Heaslip as the Heineken Cup champions were edged out by Clermont.
As it happened: Clermont Auvergne v Leinster, Heineken Cup
Joe Schmidt’s side were aiming to beat the unbeatables at the Stade Marcel Michelin this afternoon.


























































