Johnny Sexton beats records becoming his country's all-time leading points scorer

He scored one of the eight tries to become his country's all-time leading points scorer

Johnny Sexton says the new record means a lot
Author: Hannah PattersonPublished 17th Sep 2023
Last updated 17th Sep 2023

Johnny Sexton smashed Ireland’s individual points record as his side edged closer to the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a crushing 59-16 bonus-point victory over Tonga.

He scored one of the eight tries to become his country's all-time leading points scorer.

The influential fly-half surpassed Ronan O’Gara’s all-time tally of 1,083 with the fourth of his side’s eight tries.

Mr Sexton says the record means a lot, but winning means more.