Sexton's successors have to hold their hands up - Ward The time has come for one of Johnny Sexton's understudies to "put their hand up", according to Tony Ward. Rugby • 10 hrs
World Cup 'on the horizon' for Ireland, says Sexton Ireland captain Johnny Sexton says their World Cup planning starts now, two years out from the tournament in France. Rugby • 6 hrs
Zebo earns Ireland recall, Sheehan and Frawley included Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has recalled Simon Zebo to his squad for next month's Test matches, while Leinster's uncapped pair Ciarán Frawley and Dan ... Rugby • 20 Oct
'Getting there' - Burns aiming to turn Farrell's head Billy Burns reckons he is on the right track to earn more game time with Ireland. Rugby • 18 Oct
Leinster captain Sexton to be assessed for hip issue Johnny Sexton will be assessed for a hip flexor injury following Leinster's big win over the Scarlets. Rugby • 16 Oct
Leinster run through the gears to cruise past Zebre Adam Byrne scored two tries on his return from a long-term injury, while a Harry Byrne injury proved frustrating as Leinster eased to a 43-7 ... Rugby • 09 Oct
Lancaster delighted with Sexton's pre-season edge Leinster senior coach Stuart Lancaster says Johnny Sexton's early season form is down to the extra rest he was afforded this summer. Rugby • 29 Sep
Sexton return 'a real advantage' for Leinster - Cullen Leinster head coach Leo Cullen says Johnny Sexton's summer off has the potential to prolong his career even further. Rugby • 11 Sep
Sexton delights returning fans as Leinster beat Quins Johnny Sexton looked sharp on his return to action as Leinster warmed up for the new season with a 40-21 win against Premiership champions Harlequins, ... Rugby • 10 Sep
Sexton to return for Leinster in Harlequins friendly Johnny Sexton will play his first game since April when he leads Leinster out in tomorrow evening's pre-season friendly with Harlequins at the Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 09 Sep
Returning United star Ronaldo 'inspiration' for Sexton Johnny Sexton takes inspiration from many athletes pushing the boundaries and says Ronaldo's return to Manchester United has been especially satisfying. Rugby • 02 Sep
Lions cut 'gutted' Sexton but Ireland captain moves on Johnny Sexton admitted it was tough to be left out the Lions squad as he believed he had done enough to earn a call-up for ... Rugby • 01 Sep
Fit again, Lions-ready but Sexton gets summer off Andy Farrell has no fitness concerns over Johnny Sexton, Cian Healy or Keith Earls and all three would be available for Lions duty if required. Rugby • 14 Jun
Leinster monitoring Sexton and Gibson-Park Leinster have confirmed that both Jamison Gibson-Park and Johnny Sexton will require further assessment before a decision is made on their fitness ahead of this ... Rugby • 31 May
Sexton still sidelined for Leinster's clash with Ulster Johnny Sexton remains sidelined for Leinster's Pro14 Rainbow Cup clash against Ulster at the RDS on Friday night. Rugby • 10 May
Sexton victim of 'good welfare programme' - O'Callaghan Former Ireland and Lions forward Donncha O'Callaghan believes Johnny Sexton has paid the price for being looked after by a "good welfare programme". Rugby • 07 May
Henderson 'surprised' by Ryan and Sexton Lions calls Iain Henderson says he was surprised to hear that Johnny Sexton and James Ryan had been left out of the Lions squad for the upcoming ... Rugby • 07 May
Lions boss Gatland worried about Sexton durability Concerns over Johnny Sexton's durability played a part in his omission from the Lions squad, according to Neil Jenkins. Rugby • 07 May
Sexton misses out as 8 Irish players make Lions squad Johnny Sexton has not been named in the 2021 Lions squad, with Warren Gatland including eight Irish players in his squad of 37 to travel ... Rugby • 06 May
'In many ways, the players are more in sync with Ross' Leo Cullen has full faith that Ross Byrne can step up to the plate once more in Johnny Sexton's absence. Rugby • 01 May
Sexton track record key for Lions amid injury setback Leinster scrum coach Robin McBryde believes Johnny Sexton's absence from this weekend's Heineken Champions Cup semi-final against La Rochelle will be doubly frustrating for the ... Rugby • 28 Apr
Johnny Sexton ruled out of Champions Cup semi-final Johnny Sexton has been ruled out of Leinster's Heineken Champions Cup semi-final against La Rochelle on Sunday, the province confirmed this afternoon. Rugby • 27 Apr
Sexton: Concussion label can be dangerous Johnny Sexton admits that frustration can build over a series of head injury assessments but says he's in good hands when it comes to medical ... Rugby • 17 Apr
Sexton returns as Leinster name team for Toulon tie Leinster captain Johnny Sexton has recovered from injury and will lead Leinster in tomorrow's Champions Cup last-16 clash with Toulon at the RDS. Rugby • 01 Apr
