Johnny Sexton has signed a contract extension up until the end of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.

Johnny Sexton has signed a contract extension up until the end of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.

The Ireland and Leinster out-half has become a real asset for his country and won 100 caps in an Irish jersey last year and hit 500 Six Nations Championship points against Wales in this year's Six Nations.

A Grand Slam winner in 2018 and winner of three Six Nations titles Sexton has done the business for his country on numerous occasions

It's not just for country he shined at club level, he's won five European Cups with Leinster and numerous championships

Sexton was made Ireland captain by Andy Farrell in January 2020 and has represented Ireland at three Rugby World Cups (2011, 2015 & 2019).

A two-time Lions player in 2013 & 2017 Sexton has done it all 

✍️ 𝐒𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐒!

We're delighted to announce Ireland captain @JohnnySexton has signed a contract extension up until the end of Rugby World Cup 2023. 🔒#TeamOfUs | #IrishRugby

— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) March 8, 2022

David Nucifora, IRFU Performance Director, said

“Johnny’s performances continue to be of the highest standard and he remains an integral member of the Ireland and Leinster squads. 

He has always been a leader on the field and in the past two years since taking on the Ireland captaincy his leadership off it has been top class.

Johnny is a generational player and we are delighted that he has extended to 2023.”

 Speaking about the announcement Johnny Sexton earmarked playing in his fourth World Cup in 2023

“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. 

There is some great talent coming through at Leinster at present and I am excited about the prospect of competing at a fourth World Cup with Ireland and the potential for growth in this group between now and then.”

Rugby Dublin , Ireland - 5 February 2022; Garry Ringrose of Ireland, centre, celebrates with teammates Jonathan Sexton, left(Photo By David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile via Getty Images)