Johnny Sexton

2023 - 3 - 18

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Johnny Sexton sets new Six Nations point scoring record (FRANCE 24)

Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton became Six Nations all-time record points scorer on Saturday after landing a penalty in the match with England at Lansdowne ...

Johnny Sexton breaks all-time Six Nations points record (Rugby World)

Johnny Sexton broke the all-time Six Nations points record by overtaking his former team-mate and Ireland fly-half rival Ronan O'Gara against England.

Sexton overtook compatriot and his former rival for the Ireland No 10 shirt Ronan O’Gara to make history. There was a huge carrot for Andy Farrell’s world No 1 side as never before had Ireland sealed a clean sweep at home in Dublin. The game had a personal feel for the Ireland coach Farrell with son Owen captaining the opposition and there was even a battle for the support of the England skipper’s son Tommy, who was snapped at Ireland’s captain’s run alongside his grandad. Ronan O’Gara – Ireland – 557 Sexton had come into the Round Four clash against Scotland seven points behind the La Rochelle coach but the Ireland fly-half kicked a first-half penalty before adding two conversions to move level at the top of the standings at BT Murrayfield. [Ireland](https://www.rugbyworld.com/tournaments/rugby-six-nations/ireland-six-nations-squad-88117) captain [Johnny Sexton](https://www.rugbyworld.com/players/who-is-johnny-sexton-ten-things-you-should-know-about-the-ireland-fly-half-120084) broke the all-time top [Six Nations](https://www.rugbyworld.com/tournaments/rugby-six-nations) points record against England on [Super Saturday](https://www.rugbyworld.com/tournaments/rugby-six-nations/what-is-six-nations-super-saturday-152618) in his last-ever championship game.

Six Nations: Johnny Sexton sets all-time points record (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton established an all-time Six Nations points record, overtaking the mark set by compatriot Ronan O'Gara.

Johnny Sexton: O'Driscoll puts into words what whole nation is feeling (SportsJOE.ie)

Irish rugby legend Brian O'Driscoll speaks about Johnny Sexton's stellar career ahead of the fly half's final Six Nation's game against England on Saturday.

England team news as Andy Farrell makes changes for Grand Slam decider](https://cms.sportsjoe.ie/rugby/ireland-team-england-six-nations-5-285117) He had always been a big believer in his own ability". "Johnny was a coming player of course. England: All the talking points, biggest moments and player ratings](https://cms.sportsjoe.ie/rugby/ireland-player-ratings-england-six-nations-285199) [Brian O’Driscoll on the England press conference remark he quickly regretted](https://cms.sportsjoe.ie/rugby/brian-odriscoll-ireland-england-lawrence-dallaglio-285161) [Ireland vs. However, whilst O'Driscoll recalls that "Coaching staff and us as players always had a clear idea that he was a player on the rise", that even they have been astounded at the unprecedented levels of success achieved by the fly half. With Sexton always keen to dispel the thought that he claimed his role as Leinster's starting ten thanks to a Contepomi injury, O'Driscoll concurs, saying that "Johnny was ready to be number one.

Is Johnny Sexton retiring? His age, wife and huge salary (WalesOnline)

The legendary Ireland fly-half is set to bow out of the championship in style against England.

This is a huge honour and I am immensely proud. "First of all, I am incredibly proud of my wife Laura and we are delighted to welcome baby Sophie into our family. Sophie's birth capped quite a week for the Ireland star as he was announced as Leinster captain just days earlier. But while we all know about his achievements on the pitch, what is the Ireland captain like off it? “Once I start getting dragged into that, you start getting away from how you’re going to make it happen – process, performance and making sure that you’re nailed on,” he said ahead of the game. Hard to put into words the last few days. He is also primed to become the all-time record points scorer in the Six Nations, having tied with fellow countryman Ronan O'Gara during last weekend's win over Scotland. I have got a bit more emotional the further I’ve gone on definitely, so I’ll be trying to hold that back but use it as well because hopefully it’ll be a special day.” It is sure to be a special day at the Aviva Stadium for Sexton and his family and the British and Irish Lion has said he will have to keep his emotions in check if he is to lead Ireland to a Grand Slam win, which he described as "the stuff of dreams". Taking to Instagram to announce the arrival of his third child, he wrote: ""Thank you for all the messages! Johnny Sexton is set to bid farewell to the Six Nations in style on Saturday as attempts to end his final game in the championship as a Grand Slam-winning captain and the competition's all-time record points scorer. The Ireland skipper will be playing in front of a home crowd as his side take on England and go in search of a clean sweep of wins and pick up what will be their third Six Nations Grand Slam.

Johnny Sexton becomes all-time leading Six Nations points-scorer (Sports Mole)

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton becomes the all-time leading points-scorer in Six Nations history, with a penalty against England seeing him move past.

[victory over Wales](/rugby-union/france/six-nations/result/france-beat-wales-to-put-pressure-on-ireland_509398.html) earlier in the day put pressure on Ireland to get a result, although the points difference means that [Andy Farrell](/people/andy-farrell/)'s men could win the title even if they lose, so long as they pick up a bonus point. [England](/rugby-union/england/) sitting exactly level with his compatriot [Ronan O'Gara](/people/ronan-ogara/) on 557 points in Six Nations history. [Ireland](/rugby-union/ireland/) captain [Johnny Sexton](/people/johnny-sexton/) has become the all-time leading points-scorer in the history of the [Six Nations](/rugby-union/six-nations/).