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Johnny Sexton
Winning rugby’s world player award and leading Ireland to a Grand Slam.
World player award · Grand Slams
- Born
- 11 July 1985
- Birthplace
- Dublin, Ireland
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Johnny Sexton
Irish fly-half who won major titles with Leinster and directed Ireland’s attack. He retired after the 2023 World Cup and later joined Ireland’s coaching staff.
Early life
Dublin rugby
Played mini rugby at Bective Rangers before attending St Mary’s College.
Schools breakthrough
Helped St Mary’s win the 2002 Leinster Senior Schools Cup.
Career
- 2006–2013
Leinster and Ireland
Broke into Leinster’s senior side and made his Ireland debut in 2009.
- 2013–2023
Club and international leadership
Played for Racing before returning to Leinster and becoming Ireland captain.
- 2025
Coaching role
Joined the IRFU in a full-time coaching position after earlier part-time work.
Achievements
World player award
Was named World Rugby Men’s Player of the Year.
Grand Slams
Helped Ireland win every Six Nations match, captaining the 2023 campaign.
Four European titles
Won four European Cups with Leinster.
Beyond sport
University studies
Completed a commerce degree at University College Dublin.
Charitable work
Became an ambassador for Make-A-Wish Ireland.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Career and achievements ↗Photo: RTÉ Sport. CC BY 3.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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