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.
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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.
Saturday sport: Ireland ready for Tongan test; Premier League back after international break
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Ruck and Roll: Tag along as we visit St Columba's NS in Dublin
One week down, one win for the lads in France, and we are winning too with Ruck and Roll! Seán and MC's Rugby World Cup tour of Ireland continues as we head to St Columba's National School on Dublin's North Strand.
Rugby World Cup - Ireland v Tonga: All you need to know
After getting off the mark in Pool B with an 82-8 victory over Romania, Ireland face a step up in quality when they head for Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes to take on Tonga on Saturday.
David Humphreys: Ireland v Tonga Talking Points
Former Ulster and Ireland out-half David Humphreys assesses the opening round of the Rugby World Cup and challenges facing Andy Farrell's hopeful Ireland side as they face Tonga.
'Grateful' Conor Murray wants to make fourth World Cup count
When Conor Murray first threw the Irish number 9 jersey over his back in 2011, it marked a phenomenal rise for the Munster scrum-half.