Sexton to face misconduct hearing
Johnny Sexton is to appear before an independent disciplinary panel on 13 July over “misconduct complaints” arising from last month’s Champions Cup final, organisers EPCR said on Thursday.
Johnny Sexton is to appear before an independent disciplinary panel on 13 July over “misconduct complaints” arising from last month’s Champions Cup final, organisers EPCR said on Thursday.
Johnny Sexton has been hit with a misconduct letter for his comments towards referee Jaco Peyper in a blow to the Ireland flyhalf’s preparation for the World Cup.
Johnny Sexton reportedly insulted South African referee Jaco Peyper and his match officials after Leinster were beaten by La Rochelle in the Champions Cup final.
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton looks likely to miss the rest of the European season after injuring his groin in the win against England that sealed the Six Nations title this month.
Runaway Vodacom United Rugby Championship log leaders Leinster will be without Irish kingpin Johnny Sexton for their top-of-the-table clash against the DHL Stormers on Friday night.
Skipper Johnny Sexton relished what was a “dream” final Six Nations Test for the veteran flyhalf after Ireland beat England on Saturday to claim their fourth Grand Slam.
Johnny Sexton says even though Saturday’s match at home to England will be his last in the Six Nations and could end with a Grand Slam win, it does not feel as momentous as winning his 100th cap.
Skipper Johnny Sexton said the chance to clinch a Grand Slam on home soil against England next week is the “stuff of dreams” after Ireland beat Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.
Flyhalf Johnny Sexton has been ruled out of unbeaten Ireland’s Six Nations match with Italy on Saturday and will be replaced by James Ryan as captain, the Irish Rugby Football Union said.
Joey Carbery has been called up to the enlarged Ireland squad for Saturday’s Six Nations match with Italy as flyhalf Johnny Sexton is undergoing rehab for a groin injury.