Ireland captain Johnny Sexton said: “I always said that if I am enjoying my rugby and the Ireland and Leinster set-ups believe I can add value to the environment then it would be an easy decision to sign another contract”
Last Updated: 08/03/22 1:55pm
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has signed an IRFU contract extension up until the end of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.
Sexton has represented Ireland at three Rugby World Cup competitions already, at the 2011, 2015 and 2019 editions.
The 36-year-old recently hit the milestone of 500 Six Nations Championship points and has made 103 international appearances so far during his career.
“I always said that if I am enjoying my rugby and the Ireland and Leinster set-ups believe I can add value to the environment, then it would be an easy decision to sign another contract,” Sexton said.
“There is some great talent coming through at Leinster at present and I am excited about the prospect of competing at a fourth World Cup with Ireland and the potential for growth in this group between now and then.”
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