Johnny Sexton Joins British and Irish Lions Coaching Staff

Johnny Sexton, the former Ireland fly-half and two-time British and Irish Lions tourist, has been appointed as an assistant coach for the Lions' upcoming tour to Australia, joining Andy Farrell's staff alongside several other Irish coaches. Sexton, who retired after the 2023 Rugby World Cup, will serve as the team's kicking coach, sharing his extensive experience from previous Lions tours and recent part-time coaching with Ireland. In addition to his Lions role, Sexton will begin a full-time coaching position with the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) starting in August, where he will work across both men's and women's age-grade and senior national teams. Both Sexton and Farrell highlighted the former captain's passion, leadership, and influential presence, with Farrell crediting Sexton's impact on the Lions' last tour victory in Australia. Fans and officials alike have welcomed Sexton's transition to coaching, expressing optimism about his contributions to the future of Irish and Lions rugby. Sexton himself described the appointments as an exciting next chapter, eager to mentor current and future players.