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Jonathan Sexton expected to face Argentina after injury knock ahead of Fiji win (IrishCentral)

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 05:12:06 PST

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Ireland coach Declan Kidney expects to have out-half Jonathan Sexton available for the big Aviva Stadium test against Argentina on Saturday.

Sports Digest: Jonathan Sexton stars in Leinster’s draw against Montpellier (IrishCentral)

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 06:58:28 PST

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Jonathan Sexton was the Leinster hero yet again with a last minute penalty as his team snatched a 16-16 draw away to French side Montpellier on their first outing as Heineken Cup champions.

Jonathan Sexton's defining moment (IrishCentral)

Tue, 31 May 2011 11:40:12 PDT

The 2010-11 Rugby season has come to an end for all four Irish provinces The season ending finale in the Magners League may have fallen in Munster's favor but there is no doubting who is the happiest with their achievementsLeinster's heineken cup final win over Northampton will live long in the memories of most who watched it It was an unbelievable affair that exemplified the tale of two halves READ MORE

Ireland Rugby: The Ronan O'Gara v Jonathan Sexton Debate (IrishCentral)

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 01:40:15 PDT

Its debate time again!This time we're tackling a more conventional issue opposed to the unique Lebron James vs Lionel Messi debate from beforeThe conclusion of the 2011 Six Nations brought with it more questions than answers for Irish fans Significantly Declan Kidney failed to settle on an out half as Jonathan Sexton started 3 games while Ronan O'Gara started 2 Each player replaced the other in every game also READ MORE

First half class enough for Ireland (IrishCentral)

Sun, 28 Nov 2010 11:40:12 PST

A first-half of pure class contrasted heavily with an uneventful second half as Ireland brought the Autumn internationals to a close as Ireland defeated Argentina 29-9 at the Aviva, Dublin Captain Brian O'Driscoll admitted during the week that "all previous games (against Argentina) tended not to be things of beauty", but early on it looked as if todays game may have been the exception to the ruleAfter the game Ireland coach Declan Kidney told of his concern for O'Driscoll who had gone for an X-ray with a possible crack in his jaw "If its just a crack he might avoid surgery and a plate," said Kindey afterwards of his captain, who tried to play through the injury before the med said he needed to come off READ MORE

Jonathan Sexton to start for Ireland vs. England (IrishCentral)

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:25:23 PST

Jonathan Sexton has been handed a starting berth by coach Declan Kidney in the Irish team that takes on England at Twickenham this SaturdaySexton will replace Munster out half Ronan O’Gara, who drops to the bench, while Geordan Murphy comes in for the injured Rob Kearney at full backDonncha O'Callaghan takes over from Leo Cullen, while Rory Best takes up the spot vacated by the suspension of Jerry FlanneryThe full team for the Six Nations match against England is:1 - Cian Healy (Clontarf/Leinster),2 - Rory Best (Banbridge/Ulster),3 - John Hayes (Bruff/Munster),4 - Donncha O'Callaghan (Cork Constitution/Munster),5 - Paul O'Connell (Young Munster/Munster),6 - Stephen Ferris (Dungannon/Ulster)7 -David Wallace (Garryowen/Munster),8 - Jamie Heaslip (Naas/Leinster)15 - Geordan Murphy (Leicester Tigers), 14 - Tommy Bowe (Ospreys),13 - Brian O'Driscoll (UCD/Leinster) (capt,)12 - Gordon D'Arcy (Lansdowne/Leinster,)11 - Keith Earls (Young Munster/Munster),10 - Jonathan Sexton (St Mary's College/Leinster,)9 - Tomas O'Leary (Dolphin/Munster)Subs: 6 - Sean Cronin (Buccaneers/Connacht),17 - Tony Buckley (Shannon/Munster), 18 - Leo Cullen (Blackrock College/Leinster),19 - Shane Jennings (St READ MORE

Ronan O’Gara starts against Italy after Jonathan Sexton injury means Declan Kidney is saved selection headache (IrishCentral)

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:55:27 PST

Irish rugby coach Declan Kidney was saved from making arguably one of the hardest decisions of his managerial career when a dead leg ruled Leinster's Jonathan Sexton out of contention for a starting place for Ireland Six Nations opener against Italy this weekendAs a result, Munster’s Ronan O’Gara will start at out half and has the chance to cement his place in the team if he can produce a convincing performanceWhile this is bad luck for Sexton, O’Gara will not be able to rest on his laurels, as failure to impress will only mean the Kidney may have to make the same call again once the younger out half regains his fitnessThe Irish team to face Italy is:1 - Cian Healy (Clontarf/Leinster), 2 - Jerry Flannery (Shannon/Munster), 3 - John Hayes (Bruff/Munster, 4 - Donncha O'Callaghan (Cork Constitution/Munster), 5 - Paul O'Connell (Young Munster/Munster), 6 - Kevin McLaughlin (St READ MORE