Jonathan Sexton

Ireland's most decorated player and record points scorer, whose leadership through Ireland's best ever period, accurate kicking and calm game management made him one of the finest fly-halves of his generation.

Jonathan Sexton is Ireland's greatest fly-half and World Rugby Player of the Year in 2018, the architect of Ireland's golden era of rugby including back-to-back Six Nations Grand Slams in 2018 and 2023. His exceptional game management, accurate kicking, and leadership under pressure have been central to Leinster's dominance in the Champions Cup. His dramatic penalty to defeat New Zealand in 2016 is one of the sport's defining moments.

Sexton was renowned for his exceptional game management, tactical kicking, and ability to control the tempo of matches from fly-half. His goal-kicking was consistently reliable under pressure, often delivering crucial points in tight games. He possessed excellent vision and passing skills, orchestrating attacking moves while maintaining defensive solidity.

Sexton is widely regarded as one of the greatest fly-halves in rugby history and played a pivotal role in Ireland's golden era of success in the 2010s and early 2020s.

• Heineken Cup Winner 2008–09 (Leinster)
• Heineken Cup Winner 2010–11 (Leinster)
• Heineken Cup Winner 2011–12 (Leinster)
• Heineken Champions Cup Winner 2017–18 (Leinster)
• Pro12 Winner 2012–13 (Leinster)
• Pro12 Winner 2013–14 (Leinster)
• Pro14 Winner 2017–18 (Leinster)
• Pro14 Winner 2018–19 (Leinster)
• Six Nations Championship Winner 2014 (Ireland)
• Six Nations Championship Winner 2015 (Ireland)
• Six Nations Grand Slam Winner 2018 (Ireland)
• Six Nations Championship Winner 2022 (Ireland)
• British & Irish Lions Tour 2013 (Australia)
• British & Irish Lions Tour 2017 (New Zealand)
• World Rugby Player of the Year 2018
• IRB International Player of the Year 2013

Club Career

Club	Period	Apps	Tries	Shirt
Leinster	2006–2019	202	55	#10
Racing 92	2013–2015	46	398	—
Ireland	—	115	—	—