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Johnny Sexton jokes young son will target his Ireland points record

Sexton moved to a career total of 1,090 Test points in the green jersey – seven clear of Ronan O’Gara’s tally of 1,083 and in 13 fewer appearances.

The Independent UK

Johnny Sexton breaks Ireland points record during impressive victory over Tonga

The influential fly-half surpassed Ronan O’Gara’s all-time tally of 1,083 in style with the fourth of his side’s eight tries at Stade de la Beaujoire.

The Independent UK

Ireland 59-16 Tonga: Johnny Sexton breaks Ronan O’Gara’s record in bonus-point Rugby World Cup victory

Captain fantastic makes history in style

Evening Standard

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Johnny Sexton becomes Ireland’s record points scorer in victory against Tonga

Johnny Sexton surpassed Ronan O’Gara’s record as Ireland outclassed Tonga 59-16 to make it two wins from two in Pool B

The Guardian - UK

Johnny Sexton passes Ronan O’Gara as all-time leading Irish points scorer

The fly half passed his predecessor in the Rugby World Cup fixture against Tonga

The Independent UK

The key talking points ahead of Ireland’s World Cup clash with Tonga

Ireland will welcome a significant reduction in temperature following the scorching conditions endured at Stade de Bordeaux.

The Independent UK

Ireland vs Tonga: Johnny Sexton not focused on breaking points record in Rugby World Cup test

Retiring captain insists he will not let looming milestone affect his decision-making in a physical Pool B challenge

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Johnny Sexton does not put personal glory ahead of an Ireland victory over Tonga

The captain can surpass Ronan O’Gara as the country’s record points holder.

The Independent UK

Mack Hansen starts for Ireland against Tonga as Andy Farrell makes four changes

Scrum-half Conor Murray, hooker Ronan Kelleher and flanker Josh van der Flier also come in

The Independent UK

Craig Casey says height jokes ‘good craic’ as he awaits Ireland World Cup debut

The 24-year-old is comfortably the smallest member of Andy Farrell’s 33-man World Cup squad.

The Independent UK

Ireland to give Johnny Sexton as many minutes as he can manage in World Cup

Tougher tests await the world’s top-ranked nation.

The Independent UK

Jack Crowley talks up ‘true leader’ Johnny Sexton after his Ireland return

Sexton starred on his first competitive appearance since Six Nations Grand Slam success in March.

The Independent UK

Fit, healthy and firing – Andy Farrell hails Johnny Sexton’s Ireland comeback

Sexton touched down twice and kicked seven conversions in the 82-8 win over Romania.

The Independent UK

Ireland open rugby World Cup account with record tournament victory

Ireland boss Andy Farrell hailed the composure and togetherness of his players after the world's top ranked team launched its bid for a first World cup crown with an 82-8 annihilation of Romania on Saturday afternoon in Bordeaux.

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The Independent UK

Spiky and sparkling – Johnny Sexton shows Ireland what they’ve been missing

Ireland 82-8 Romania: Sexton returned after six months on the sidelines and led Ireland to an emphatic win to start their World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Sexton shines as Ireland start Rugby World Cup with 12-try rout of Romania

The returning Johnny Sexton scored 24 points as Ireland demolished Romania 82-8 in Pool B of the 2023 Rugby World Cup

Evening Standard

Ireland 82-8 Romania: Johnny Sexton stars on Rugby World Cup return in sweltering 12-try blitz

Influential skipper scores twice on his first appearance for six months as Andy Farrell’s top-ranked side lay down an early marker in the Bordeaux heat

The Independent UK

Ireland open World Cup campaign with 12-try thumping of Romania

Andy Farrell’s side hit back emphatically after a shaky start.

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The Guardian - UK

Ireland 82-8 Romania: Rugby World Cup 2023 – as it happened

Johnny Sexton returned in style to score 24 points in Ireland’s impressive 12-try rout of Romania in the searing Bordeaux heat

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup: Johnny Sexton has no time to lose as Ireland face brutal pool campaign

Top-ranked challengers need their inspiring skipper back up to speed fast in a bid to end hoodoo on the biggest stage

The Independent UK

Key talking points as Ireland prepare for Rugby World Cup opener against Romania

Johnny Sexton will captain the world’s top-ranked nation on his return from suspension.

The Independent UK

Ireland have greatest chance to break Rugby World Cup curse but questions remain

Ireland are desperate to final get beyond the quarter-finals in Johnny Sexton’s last stand, writes Luke Baker, but fates may be conspiring against them again

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup 2023: what to look out for on the opening weekend

Springboks prioritise points to win the prize; Johnny Sexton feels the heat with Ireland; and debutants Chile bank on their band of brothers

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup 2023 squad guide: Players, fixtures and more

With the tournament drawing closer, teams have begun announcing their 33-man squads

The Independent UK

Ireland’s Rob Herring ‘raring to go’ ahead of overdue World Cup debut

The 33-year-old suffered selection disappointment in 2015 and 2019.

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