Ireland captain Johnny Sexton signs new deal until end of 2023 World Cup

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has signed a contract extension up until the end of the 2023 World Cup.

The Leinster fly-half, who has won 103 caps for his country, will be 38 by the time of next year’s tournament in France.

“I always said that if I am enjoying my rugby – and the Ireland and Leinster set-ups believe I can add value to the environment – then it would be an easy decision to sign another contract,” he said in a statement on the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) website.

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