John Sexton (rugby union) explained

John Francis Sexton (born Dublin, 27 June 1963)[1] [2] is a former rugby union player who played for Dublin University,[3] Lansdowne,[4] Leinster[5] and Ireland as a wing.

International career

Sexton made his debut for Ireland in a home match against England on 23 April 1988, which Ireland lost 10-21,[6] and in which he was beaten for a try by Rory Underwood.[7]

He was selected for the 1988 tour of France in May 1988, and played in all four matches: a defeat against Côte Basque in Biarritz on the 12th,[8] a victory against France in Auch on the 14th,[9] a defeat against France in Lorient on 18 May 1988,[10] and a defeat against the French Barbarians on the 22nd.[11]

He played at home against Western Samoa on 29 October 1988, scoring the last of Ireland's eight tries in a 49-22 victory,[12] and in the home victory against Italy on 31 December 1988.[13] His final test cap came in the opening match of the 1989 Five Nations Championship, a home defeat to eventual champions France on 21 January 1989.[14]

He was selected for the 1989 tour of North America, playing in the victory over British Columbia in Vancouver on 30 August,[15] scoring a last-minute winning try against Canada in Victoria on 2 September,[16] and playing in the victory over the United States on 9 September.[17]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.sporting-heroes.net/rugby/ireland-rugby/john-sexton-3508/international-rugby-matches_a04237/ Sporting Heroes: John Sexton
  2. http://en.espn.co.uk/ireland/rugby/player/10367.html ESPN: John Sexton, Ireland
  3. News: Selection shambles indicts the system . Sunday Tribune . 10 April 1988 . 17 March 2019 . British Newspaper Archive. subscription .
  4. News: Eyes on the ball . Irish Independent . 27 November 1989 . 17 March 2019 . British Newspaper Archive. subscription .
  5. News: Sexton injury forces Leinster to switch . Irish Independent . 21 October 1989 . 17 March 2019 . British Newspaper Archive. subscription .
  6. News: Defeat confirms frailties . Sunday Tribune . 24 April 1988. 17 March 2019 . British Newspaper Archive. subscription .
  7. News: Column: Kieran Rooney . Sunday Independent . 24 April 1988 . 17 March 2019 . British Newspaper Archive. subscription .
  8. News: Irish fade after good opening burst . Irish Independent . 13 May 1988 . 17 March 2019 . British Newspaper Archive. subscription .
  9. News: Salute truly famous victory . Sunday Independent . 15 May 1988 . 17 March 2019 . British Newspaper Archive. subscription .
  10. News: 'Fighting' French flatten Ireland! . Irish Independent . 19 May 1988 . 17 March 2019 . British Newspaper Archive. subscription .
  11. News: Barbarians prove too hot for Ireland . Irish Independent . 23 May 1988 . 17 March 2019 . British Newspaper Archive. subscription .
  12. News: Ireland victory is a mixed blessing . Sunday Life . 30 October 1988 . 17 March 2019 . British Newspaper Archive. subscription .
  13. News: Ireland's pack to the wall . Sunday Tribune . 1 January 1989 . 17 March 2019 . British Newspaper Archive. subscription .
  14. News: Super French break down Ireland defence . Sunday Independent . 22 January 1989 . 17 March 2019 . British Newspaper Archive. subscription .
  15. News: Late try from Kienan saves lucky Ireland . Evening Herald . 31 August 1989 . 17 March 2019 . British Newspaper Archive. subscription .
  16. News: Sexton speeds to the rescue . Sunday Independent . 3 September 1989. 17 March 2019 . British Newspaper Archive. subscription .
  17. News: Ireland come back to subdue flightless Eagles . Sunday Tribune . 10 September 1989 . 17 March 2019 . British Newspaper Archive. subscription .

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