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Johnny Sexton plays down importance of Ireland’s No 1 world ranking

Ireland’s status will be given a stern examination on Saturday evening when world champions South Africa visit Dublin

The Independent UK

Winning the Rugby World Cup is what counts not ranking for Ireland's Sexton

Dublin (AFP) - Ireland need to emulate their opponents this weekend South Africa and win the Rugby World Cup if they are to merit being called the best team in the world, captain Johnny Sexton said on Tuesday.

AFP

Johnny Sexton talks down Ireland's number one ranking ahead of Springboks clash

'It’s not a goal to become number one in the world. That might sound stupid, in some sports it is, like golf or tennis but in rugby the rankings matter once and it's like three years out from the World Cup when they matter, which doesn't make that much sense…

Irish Mirror

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The new Johnny Sexton? Ciarán Frawley says it's only his mates who say it to him

The versatile Leinster back has been named as one of Ireland's three out-halves for the upcoming Autumn series

Irish Mirror

Stuart Lancaster opens up on lengths Johnny Sexton went to attend father's funeral in England

Lancaster's father passed away suddenly in 2018 and he spoke of how Johnny Sexton travelled to the funeral.

Irish Mirror

All Blacks icon Kieran Read dispenses eye-opening advice on Leinster training visit

Max Deegan among those to benefit from Read's day-long visit to UCD as the Kiwi tells him he practiced blindfolded

Irish Mirror

'We are falling on the wrong side of some calls with the officials' - Leo Cullen frustrated despite Leinster's win

Although they did ultimately secure the bonus point win everyone expected, Leinster had to scrap and claw for this one

Irish Mirror

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Leinster 27 Munster 13: Blues secure late bonus point but promising signs from Reds' young guns

A crowd of 45,436 at The Aviva were treated to a closer than expected installment of this age-old rivalry

Irish Mirror

Leo Cullen backs Ciarán Frawley to shine at full back for Leinster v Munster

There are changes galore on both sides for the URC derby encounter, with the hosts making nine from the side that beat Connacht last Friday and Munster making eight from the team that saw off the Bulls

Irish Mirror

Joe Hawkins, Wales' newest call-up who offers something different to anything Wayne Pivac has had before

He's unlikely to see too much action this autumn, but it's an interesting move by the Wales coach

Wales Online

Andy Farrell to have Ireland medics on speed dial as he rolls the dice on frontliners for November

Iain Henderson and James Lowe added to the list of no-shows for the Autumn series as men in green gear up for fixtures with South Africa, Fiji and Australia at the Aviva Stadium

Irish Mirror

'Get him off!' Johnny Sexton livid as rival commits two red card offences inside a minute

The Sharks centre appeared to show remorse as he was given his marching orders

Wales Online

'That's enough!' Welsh referee puts Johnny Sexton in his place in sharp exchange after Ireland legend queries decision

The incident happened during Leinster's URC clash with the Sharks and the referee let Sexton know who's boss

Wales Online

Tommy Bowe earns plaudits from Ireland AM viewers after grilling Leo Varadkar over housing crisis

The Irish rugby legend spoke for a lot of people while interviewing the Fine Gael leader

Irish Mirror

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Irish Mirror

Johnny Sexton ready to be sprung from bench in clash of provincial titans in Belfast

Ireland boss Andy Farrell will be a keen observer as Ulster and Leinster get set for early season collision tonight

Irish Mirror

Leinster fans react to Ronan O'Gara being linked with coaching role at province

His name has naturally come up since Stuart Lancaster announced he will be leaving

Irish Mirror

Skipper Johnny Sexton among big Leinster names poised for return against Ulster

Gibson-Park, Furlong and Ryan also in the selection mix for Kingspan Park derby clash on Friday night

Irish Mirror

Leo Cullen addresses 'speculation' over Stuart Lancaster Leinster exit

"It is like the ‘silly’ season is there, always, up until a point where things get finalised," said the Blues head coach

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Wales Online

Johnny Sexton's messages of support to Callum Sheedy emerge after special changing room gesture

The Ireland rugby legend keeps in touch with Callum Sheedy

Irish Mirror

NBA superstar Steph Curry shares snaps from Dublin holiday

The Golden State Warrior star was in town and shared snaps of his trip.

Irish Mirror

'It wasn't an offer I was really expecting' - Denis Leamy on his Munster return

The former Reds star has come back as defence coach as part of Graham Rowntree's new management team

Irish Mirror

Former Dubs selector Declan Darcy to bring 'fresh approach' to Leinster as performance coach

The former Leitrim and Dublin footballer was at the heart of Dublin's historic five-in-a-row All-Ireland title run under Jim Gavin

Irish Mirror

Johnny Sexton meets up with Steph Curry as he presents NBA star with Ireland jersey

The fly-half hailed Curry for being 'one of the most humble people I have ever met'

Wales Online

Sunday rugby news as current star named greatest player in history and ex-Wales ace comes out of retirement

The stories from Wales and elsewhere making the rugby news on Sunday Sept 11

Wales Online

Nigel Owens column: The five best stadiums in the world that I refereed in

In his latest column for WalesOnline, legendary Welsh referee Nigel Owens shares his thoughts on the best venues he has officiated at

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