Published 2 months ago

Sexton becomes Ireland's all-time leading points scorer

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Johnny Sexton becomes Ireland's all-time Test points scorer. Ireland ran in eight tries in a 59-16 bonus-point win against the Tongans. Wales make it two pool wins in two after beating Portugal 28-8. Samoa beat Chile 43-10 to start their World Cup challenge.

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BBC News

Sexton celebrates 'lovely personal milestone'

Johnny Sexton becomes Ireland's all-time top points scorer in the Rugby World Cup victory over Tonga in Nantes.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Johnny Sexton becomes Ireland’s record points scorer in victory against Tonga

Pool B: Ireland 59-16 TongaBundee Aki scores two of Ireland’s eight triesIn context of an intensely demanding Pool B, this proved to be almost a perfect night for Ireland in Nantes. An attacking bonus point was secured by half-time, the game all but won. The inspirational and apparently ever-improving fly-half Johnny Sexton crossed for his third try of tournament, overtaking Ronan O’Gara to become his country’s leading points scorer on 1,090. By…

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Johnny Sexton passes Ronan O’Gara as all-time leading Irish points scorer

The fly half passed his predecessor in the Rugby World Cup fixture against Tonga

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Independent.ie

Johnny Sexton breaks all time Irish points record as Andy Farrell’s men hit Tonga for eight tries in Nantes

So far, Ireland's World Cup is unfolding as if it was scripted by Andy Farrell himself.

2 months ago·Ireland

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Sydney Morning Herald

Johnny Sexton becomes Ireland's all-time top scorer

In his 115th cap for Ireland, captain Johnny Sexton moved ahead of Ronan O'Gara to become the country's all-time top scorer with 1083 points.

2 months ago·Sydney, Australia

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Stuff

Rugby World Cup: Ireland ready for Springboks after Jonathan Sexton breaks record in Tonga win

Skipper Jonathan Sexton became Ireland's all-time record scorer and Bundee Aki got a double in a man of the match display in Tonga's 43-point winning margin.

2 months ago·New Zealand

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