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Johnny Sexton

ジョニー・セクストン

Jonī Sekusuton

Aliases: Jonathan Sexton / Jonathan Jeremiah Sexton

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1985-07-11 （Rathgar, Dublin, Ireland）
Nationality
Irish
Languages
English
Residence History
Dublin, Ireland → Paris, France

Career

Occupations
Rugby union player, Rugby coach
Active Years
2006-2023
Affiliations
Leinster Rugby, Racing 92, Ireland national team, British & Irish Lions
Nominations
World Rugby Player of the Year nominee (2014, 2022)

Education

St. Mary's College, Dublin
Country: Ireland
Winner of Leinster Schools Senior Cup 2002
University College Dublin
Commerce
Degree: Bachelor of Commerce
Year of Graduation: 2012
Country: Ireland
UCD Foundation Day Medalist 2014

Awards

World Rugby Player of the Year
2018
Organization: World Rugby
Result: Winner
Irish Book Awards
2024
Work: Obsessed
Category: スポーツブック・オブ・ザ・イヤー
Organization: Irish Book Awards
Result: Winner

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Obsessed

2024 Autobiography

Autobiography of Irish rugby star Johnny Sexton, co-written with Peter O'Reilly, reflecting on his career and personal life.

Bibliography

  • Obsessed

Health

  • Broken wrist
    2017
    Continued playing in British & Irish Lions tests
  • Broken hand
    2009
    Played Ireland vs South Africa with injury
  • Shoulder injury
    2016
    Missed South Africa tour

Legacy

Regarded as one of Ireland's greatest players and the world's best fly-half. Autobiography 'Obsessed' won Irish Book Awards Sports Book of the Year.

In Popular Culture

  • Cover athlete for the video game Rugby 20

Trivia

  • Ambassador for Make-A-Wish Ireland since 2009.
  • Brother Jerry Sexton is also a rugby player.
  • All-time leading points scorer for Ireland.