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Johnny Sexton

Position
Fly-half
Johnny Sexton is a professional fly-half for the Ireland, running the backline and steering the kicking game. Track Johnny's fixtures, results, team news and match appearances across the URC and Currie Cup on Octafield.

Octafield Performance Index

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58.2
Index
93rdof 446 halfbacks
633rd overall · top 21% at halfbacks
Attack
44
Defence
94
Impact
63
Per-80-minute output vs other halfbacks, weighted for competition strength. Johnny has 18 matches on record.
Scouting Report
✦ Analyst's Take
Precision architect with tireless defensive work

Across 34 matches, Sexton's carry numbers are modest but efficient, reflecting a fly half who controls rather than carries, yet his tackle count stands out for the position — averaging 3.3 per game with a single-match peak of 15, signalling genuine defensive commitment. His eight tries across the dataset show he remains a threat when he does engage the line, and over 1000 minutes of match time underlines his consistent availability and durability at the highest level.

AI-generated from Octafield match data
2023 Test Season
20
Points
7
Conversions
2
Penalties
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Match History
United Rugby Championship2022/234 apps · 1T
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Connacht crestvs Connacht01 Jan 20236453415Munster crestvs Munster22 Oct 20228071912Sharks crestvs Sharks1T08 Oct 2022807185Ulster crestvs Ulster30 Sept 202213001
Total237197133
United Rugby Championship2021/224 apps
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Bulls crestvs Bulls10 Jun 202226001Scarlets crestvs Scarlets16 Oct 202150556Zebre crestvs Zebre09 Oct 2021576264Bulls crestvs Bulls25 Sept 2021597179
Total192184820
Six Nations2019/203 apps · 1T
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
England crestvs England23 Feb 2020————Wales crestvs Wales08 Feb 2020————Scotland crestvs Scotland1T01 Feb 2020————
Total————
About Johnny Sexton

Johnny Sexton is a professional rugby union fly-half registered with the Ireland, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with running the backline and steering the kicking game.

As a fly-half, Johnny features for the Ireland across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.

Follow Johnny Sexton's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Ireland news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.

Frequently Asked
What position does Johnny Sexton play?
Johnny Sexton plays fly-half for the Ireland.
Which team does Johnny Sexton play for?
Johnny Sexton plays for the Ireland, the South Africa-based side competing in the United Rugby Championship and Currie Cup.
Where do the Ireland play their home games?
The Ireland are based in South Africa, South Africa.
Where can I follow Johnny Sexton's fixtures and stats?
Follow Johnny Sexton's fixtures, results, match appearances and Ireland news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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