Johnny Sexton
Ireland boss Andy Farrell talks up "top class" Jamison Gibson-Park
Fit-again Conor Murray starts on the bench for the clash with Scotland.
Mar 12, 15:02
Ireland's Jamison Gibson-Park preferred to Conor Murray for Scotland clash
Conor Murray returns to the bench following a hamstring injury.
Mar 12, 12:11
Johnny Sexton: 'Scotland will want to make amends for Stuart Hogg's fumble'
Gregor Townsend's men lost 19-12 in Dublin on the opening weekend of the 2020 tournament.
Mar 11, 12:02
Johnny Sexton: 'British and Irish Lions places and Ireland honour on the line'
The Lions are scheduled to take on South Africa in July and August.
Mar 10, 12:00
Leinster's Cian Healy pens new deal with IRFU
His new deal follows recent extensions for Peter O'Mahony, Johnny Sexton, Iain Henderson and James Ryan.
Mar 5, 11:10
Ireland's Johnny Sexton pens one-year contract extension with IRFU
The new deal for the 35-year-old will run until the end of the 2021-22 season.
Mar 2, 11:20
Johnny Sexton: 'We must still improve after Italy victory'
Andy Farrell's men recorded an overdue first win of the Guinness Six Nations.
Feb 28, 09:10
Johnny Sexton compares debutant Craig Casey to Jonny Wilkinson
Jonny Wilkinson lifted the World Cup with England in 2003.
Feb 27, 19:35
Ireland kickstart Six Nations campaign with dominant Italy win
Scores from Garry Ringrose, Hugo Keenan, CJ Stander and Keith Earls, plus a brace for Will Connors, helped the Irish bounce back from two defeats.
Feb 27, 16:43
The big talking points ahead of Ireland's Six Nations clash with Italy
Andy Farrell's men have suffered successive defeats to Wales and France.
Feb 26, 17:07
Andy Farrell: 'Ireland must develop a clinical edge'
The Irish are bidding to salvage some pride in the Guinness Six Nations following defeats to Wales and France.
Feb 26, 10:39
Andy Farrell: 'Johnny Sexton's appetite is as strong as ever'
Captain Johnny Sexton said on Tuesday that he "might not" be around for the 2023 World Cup in France.
Feb 25, 14:02
Andy Farrell makes seven changes for clash with Italy
Ireland have made their worst start to a Six Nations campaign after defeats to Wales and France.
Feb 25, 12:14
Johnny Sexton: 'Ireland coaches have done a fantastic job'
Ireland have suffered their worse start to a Six Nations campaign after losing to Wales and France.
Feb 23, 16:52
Iain Henderson backs Ireland to keep improving under Andy Farrell
The Irish have begun a Six Nations campaign with successive losses for the first time.
Feb 15, 12:15
France grind out Six Nations victory over Ireland in Dublin
Back-to-back defeats have ended Ireland's title hopes.
Feb 14, 18:23
Five talking points ahead of Ireland's Six Nations clash with France
Ireland suffered defeat to Wales last weekend.
Feb 12, 17:44
France's Damien Penaud replaces Teddy Thomas for Ireland clash
Racing 92 wing Teddy Thomas scored twice in last weekend's thumping 50-10 win away to Italy.
Feb 12, 15:56
Andy Farrell backs depleted Ireland to take the game to France
Ireland have to beat the French to keep alive their Six Nations title hopes.
Feb 12, 14:16
Ireland without Johnny Sexton and Conor Murray for France showdown
Billy Burns and Jamison Gibson-Park will deputise.
Feb 12, 13:06
Johnny Sexton: 'I have never felt pressure to return early'
The fly-half remains a doubt for Sunday's Guinness Six Nations clash with France.
Feb 11, 10:29
Ireland's Johnny Sexton and James Ryan in line to feature against France
The influential pair suffered head knocks during the weekend loss to Wales.
Feb 9, 15:20
Ireland welcome Leinster's Jack Conan to Six Nations squad
The 28-year-old strengthens Andy Farrell's back-row options after Peter O'Mahony was sent off against Wales.
Feb 9, 11:30
Wayne Pivac opens up on injury problems after Ireland clash
The New Zealander was finally able to celebrate a notable win as Wales head coach.
Feb 7, 21:09
Johnny Sexton offers opinion on Eddie Jones comments
England head coach Eddie Jones came out with an ambitious statement early last year.
Feb 4, 10:22
Johnny Sexton: 'We can win the Six Nations'
Captain Johnny Sexton arrived in the Irish camp nursing a hamstring problem but trained fully on Wednesday.
Feb 3, 18:06
Ireland coach Paul O'Connell admits Caelan Doris injury is a major blow
The 22-year-old Leinster backrow burst on to the international scene in 2020.
Feb 2, 15:26
Ireland without Caelan Doris and Quinn Roux for Six Nations opener with Wales
Both players have returned to their provinces for medical assessment.
Feb 2, 13:02
Johnny Sexton determined to lead Ireland to Six Nations success
The 35-year-old has already won three Six Nations titles, including a Grand Slam in 2018.
Jan 28, 08:14
Andy Farrell wants Ireland to move up "pecking order" at Six Nations
The Irish were forced to settle for third place in the 2020 tournament.
Jan 27, 12:55
Johnny Sexton tips Ireland to become world beaters after Scotland victory
Ireland recovered from a slow start to defeat Scotland 31-16.
Dec 5, 18:46
Mike Catt backs Johnny Sexton to perform into golden years
Former England back Catt played in the 2007 World Cup final at the age of 36.
Dec 5, 08:44
A look at Ireland's Autumn Nations Cup clash with Scotland
Third place in the Autumn Nations Cup is up for grabs in Dublin on Saturday.
Dec 4, 13:59
Andy Farrell: 'I can deal with stresses of managing Ireland'
Andy Farrell is bidding to conclude an erratic first year as head coach with victory over Scotland.
Dec 4, 09:05
Andy Farrell insists Ireland are determined to end 2020 on a high note
Andy Farrell has named arguably his strongest available XV for the Autumn Nations Cup third-place play-off.
Dec 3, 19:38
Johnny Sexton set for Ireland return against Scotland
Head coach Andy Farrell has made six changes to his starting XV.
Dec 3, 14:33
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton wants to play at next World Cup
Johnny Sexton will be 38 by the time of the 2023 tournament in France.
Dec 2, 08:23
Johnny Sexton insists Ireland are progressing despite criticism
Andy Farrell's first year in the job was assessed as "an average return" by the IRFU.
Dec 1, 14:52
Ireland without Billy Burns and James Lowe for Scotland clash
The duo are struggling with groin problems ahead of the Autumn Nations Cup third-place play-off.
Dec 1, 11:05
John Fogerty: 'Billy Burns can fill Johnny Sexton void'
Billy Burns has been given an opportunity to stake a claim for the number 10 jersey against Georgia with Johnny Sexton out injured.
Nov 29, 09:03
