- New IRFU deal will run until end of the 2020-21 season
- ‘I am delighted … it is where I have always wanted to play’
Johnny Sexton has signed a contract extension with the Irish Rugby Football Union until the end of the 2020-21 season which is likely to see him end his playing career in Dublin.
The Leinster and Ireland fly-half has enjoyed a stellar 2018 for his province and country and was crowned World Rugby Player of the Year. Sexton, 33, helped Leinster to a European Champions Cup and Guinness PRO14 double, after steering Ireland to a Six Nations Grand Slam.
Written by Press Association
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/dec/11/johnny-sexton-set-to-end-career-in-ireland-after-signing-contract-extension-rugby-union under the title “Johnny Sexton set to end career in Ireland after signing contract extension”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
