Sexton breaks records as Ireland eye South Africa's Springboks at World Cup
Ireland ran in eight tries in a convincing 59-16 bonus-point win against the Tongans in Nantes, but it was when Sexton touched down in the 38th minute that history was made.
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Tonga get reality check in Ireland drubbing
NANTES, France : Coach Toutai Kefu admitted his Tonga side had been totally outclassed by top-ranked Ireland in their World Cup opener on Saturday but hoped they could land a few more punches in Pool B.
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Ireland warmed up for next week's crunch Rugby World Cup Pool B game against South Africa with a second bonus-point win in a row as they ran in eight tries to defeat Tonga 59-16 in Nantes.
Sexton record as Ireland overwhelm Tonga
NANTES, France :Johnny Sexton set a new points record for his country as an efficient Ireland dominated Tonga to secure a 59-16 bonus-point victory on Saturday and consolidate top spot in World Cup Pool B.
It is about the team, says record breaker Sexton
NANTES, France : Johnny Sexton waved away praise over his new points record for Ireland, lauding his team mates as they claimed an efficient 59-16 win over Tonga on Saturday to seal a second World Cup win.
Johnny Sexton breaks record as Ireland hammer Tonga
Johnny Sexton became Ireland's top points scorer as Andy Farrell’s side secured a bonus-point World Cup win over Tonga in Nantes.
Sexton steals the show with new landmark as Irish thrash Tonga
Johnny Sexton became Ireland's record points scorer as he scored 16 in their 59-16 romp over Tonga in the Rugby World Cup Pool B match on Saturday.
Sexton becomes Ireland's all-time leading points scorer
NANTES, France : Johnny Sexton crossed for a try to become Ireland's all-time leading points scorer in the first half of the Six Nations champions' World Cup Pool B clash against Tonga on Saturday.