Back in the grim Covid-affected echo chambers of 2021, Johnny Sexton adamantly maintained that Ireland’s attack would click despite opening Six Nations defeats against Wales and France. Ireland’s kicking game is Sexton’s primary remit, and described their kicking efforts as excellent during the 20-minute spell when they were reduced to 14. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho“It’s a little bit of both, really,” said Sexton. A little bit unlucky on one, a little bit unlucky on another, and maybe on another one we could have played the edge instead,” said Sexton. Did we do it a little bit too much on Saturday?

Source: The Irish Times November 05, 2025 23:06 UTC