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Watch Ronan O’Gara’s singing class at Racing Métro

The former Munster and Ireland outhalf may have another career outside of rugby.

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Round-up: Irish players in France

Nine Irish players featured in the Top 14 and Pro D2 over the weekend.

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Sexton and Briggs scoop player of the year gong

The trophy-lifting goal-kickers are the toast of the Guinness Irish rugby writers tonight.

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No Jonny Sexton in Racing Métro squad

The Ireland out-half will be putting his feet up this weekend in Paris.

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'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.

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Sexton 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.

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Johnny Sexton among nominees for IRB World Player of the Year

He’s up against two All Blacks and two South Africans.

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‘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.

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Sexton 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.

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Concussion 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.

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5 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.

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Ireland 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.

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'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.

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Ireland's decision on Sexton 'may come down to the last minute'

The out-half sustained an adductor strain last weekend against France.

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O’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.

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CJ 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.

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'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.’

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Leinster 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.

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Nacewa 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.

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Scotland wary of Ringrose pace, Henshaw power and Sexton loops

The rivalry between the Scots and the Irish has been growing in recent times.

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Murray 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.

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'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.

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'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.

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Stunning Scarlets shock dire Leinster to make Pro12 history at the RDS

The Welsh region were entirely deserving of their victory in Dublin.

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Jack 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.

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Sexton, Best and Henderson start the Lions' first game of 2017 tour

Warren Gatland’s men face the New Zealand Provincial Barbarians on Saturday.

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Te'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.

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'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.

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Analysis: Lions must control Laumape and Savea on the gainline tomorrow

The All Blacks’ powerful backs will look for big gains off set-piece platforms.

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'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.

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Ankle 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.

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O'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.

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Earls, 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.

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Analysis: 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.

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Leinster hopeful on Sexton, Leavy and Nacewa but Henshaw is doubtful

The influential quartet are injury concerns ahead of the Guinness Pro14 final against Scarlets.

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'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.

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Sexton 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.

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Scannell and Conway start as Schmidt rings changes for second Test

Tadhg Beirne could make his Ireland debut from the bench in Melbourne.

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The 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.

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Sensational Sexton shows his class and composure for Ireland

The 32-year-old was instrumental in the series success in Australia.

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