Watch Ronan O’Gara’s singing class at Racing Métro
The former Munster and Ireland outhalf may have another career outside of rugby.
View ArticleRound-up: Irish players in France
Nine Irish players featured in the Top 14 and Pro D2 over the weekend.
View ArticleSexton and Briggs scoop player of the year gong
The trophy-lifting goal-kickers are the toast of the Guinness Irish rugby writers tonight.
View ArticleNo Jonny Sexton in Racing Métro squad
The Ireland out-half will be putting his feet up this weekend in Paris.
View Article'It's been hugely frustrating': O'Gara understands Sexton struggles
The Corkman feels that the lower standard of player at Racing Metro compared to Leinster has made for a frustrating season.
View ArticleSexton move the latest success in IRFU's battle against French wealth
The return of the Ireland out-half follows up on last season’s new deals for Sean O’Brien and Jamie Heaslip.
View ArticleJohnny Sexton among nominees for IRB World Player of the Year
He’s up against two All Blacks and two South Africans.
View Article‘We’ll have to show Cheika something he hasn’t seen before’ — Jonathan Sexton
Ireland’s out-half also looked back on a painful day the last time he faced his former coach.
View ArticleSexton misses out as Retallick named World Rugby Player of the Year
The New Zealand second row becomes the fourth man from his country to win the trophy.
View ArticleConcussion not a concern for Sexton with ever-increasing knowledge protecting...
The out-half insists his head injury is not overly serious, but is pleased that he has more information than ever to review the issue.
View Article5 talking points after Schmidt names his Ireland team to face France
Return of the big names, Munster’s missing men, Boss as back-up and Sexton back to fitness.
View ArticleIreland delighted with returning 'world-class operators' Sexton, O'Brien and...
Joe Schmidt revealed that Healy was doing extras out on the pitch after the win over France.
View Article'We did hold stuff back' - Sexton ready to launch Ireland's true World Cup...
The Ireland out-half sat down with The42 to talk playing flat, analysis, Super Rugby and power plays.
View ArticleIreland's decision on Sexton 'may come down to the last minute'
The out-half sustained an adductor strain last weekend against France.
View ArticleO’Connell and O’Mahony ‘gatecrashing for the weekend’ as Ireland keep injured...
Ireland will be without some key men on the pitch, but they can still influence matters off it.
View ArticleCJ Stander and the rest of The42's Six Nations Team of the Week
There was the tightest of tight calls at number eight, while we found room for five Irishmen after the draw against Wales.
View Article'We can be better': Johnny Sexton demanding more relentless attack from Ireland
‘If you sit back against them, like we did at times, they punish you.’
View ArticleLeinster hope to have Sexton back in harness for Christmas inter-pros
Head coach Leo Cullen well get a full report on Sexton’s progress in Santry tomorrow.
View ArticleNacewa braced for 'Test match' intensity from Montpellier to heat up RDS
Meanwhile, head coach Leo Cullen is enthusiastic about the form and fitness of Jonathan Sexton.
View ArticleScotland wary of Ringrose pace, Henshaw power and Sexton loops
The rivalry between the Scots and the Irish has been growing in recent times.
View ArticleMurray and Sexton to the fore as Ireland keep Six Nations title bid alive
The Irish halfback pairing were superb as Joe Schmidt’s side saw off France on a 19-9 scoreline.
View Article'He's the one who drives what we do': Murray praises Sexton influence as...
The duo delivered 16 of Ireland’s 19 points in the win over France.
View Article'We would've loved to have seen how close we could've got to Saracens'
Johnny Sexton sees Leinster’s European season as one of progress.
View ArticleStunning Scarlets shock dire Leinster to make Pro12 history at the RDS
The Welsh region were entirely deserving of their victory in Dublin.
View ArticleJack McGrath may need x-ray after worrying arm injury in Leinster defeat
The Ireland loosehead is due to travel with Warren Gatland’s Lions this summer.
View ArticleSexton, Best and Henderson start the Lions' first game of 2017 tour
Warren Gatland’s men face the New Zealand Provincial Barbarians on Saturday.
View ArticleTe'o at 12, the Irish contingent and more Lions team talking points
The quality of the Lions’ bench to face the NZ Provincial Barbarians indicates their depth.
View Article'They'll be under big pressure to live up to what happened 12 years ago'
There’s a game to come on Tuesday in Hamilton but this is very much Test week for the Lions.
View ArticleAnalysis: Lions must control Laumape and Savea on the gainline tomorrow
The All Blacks’ powerful backs will look for big gains off set-piece platforms.
View Article'You switch off and go into a deep, dark place': CJ Stander's (obstructed)...
The Munster man was one of the last to know that Ireland snatched victory from the jaws of defeat.
View ArticleAnkle keeps Kearney out of Ireland session, but Healy and Sexton in full...
Cian Healy and Johnny Sexton got through their respective extra work in the scrum and goal-kicking on top of the field session.
View ArticleO'Mahony misses training but Ireland say he 'will be fit and ready'
The blindside flanker was replaced in the 55th minute of last weekend’s win over Scotland.
View ArticleEarls, Furlong, Murray and Sexton up for Players' Player of the Year
James Ryan, Jacob Stockdale and Jordan Larmour have been nominated for Young Player of the Year.
View ArticleAnalysis: How Leinster dug out the win in a compelling final five minutes
The Champions Cup final came down to the very death in Bilbao but Leinster found a way.
View ArticleLeinster hopeful on Sexton, Leavy and Nacewa but Henshaw is doubtful
The influential quartet are injury concerns ahead of the Guinness Pro14 final against Scarlets.
View Article'Mate, you'd be a brave man telling Johnny Sexton he wasn't playing'
Michael Cheika suggested that Sexton should be worried about Joey Carbery’s starting chance.
View ArticleSexton set to call the shots after Carbery gets crucial experience in Oz
The Munster-bound out-half did well in the biggest start of his career so far.
View ArticleScannell and Conway start as Schmidt rings changes for second Test
Tadhg Beirne could make his Ireland debut from the bench in Melbourne.
View ArticleThe Rugby Show: Reaction to Ireland's team news as Schmidt makes eight...
Murray Kinsella joins us from Melbourne with all the latest news from the Irish camp.
View ArticleSensational Sexton shows his class and composure for Ireland
The 32-year-old was instrumental in the series success in Australia.
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