Sexton extends Ireland contract until 2021

Johnny Sexton has signed a new deal with the Irish Rugby Football Union that ties his future to Ireland and Leinster until 2021.

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Jonny Sexton has signed a new two-year contract with the Irish Rugby Football Union. (AAP)

Johnny Sexton has signed a new deal with the Irish Rugby Football Union that commits him to Ireland and Leinster until the end of 2020-21 season.

The 33-year-old Sexton, who was crowned the World Player of the Year last month, played a pivotal role in Ireland's Six Nations Grand Slam victory, a series win in Australia and their first ever win over New Zealand on home soil.

With Leinster, Sexton claimed an unprecedented European Champions Cup and Pro14 double.

"I am delighted to sign a new IRFU contract to continue to play for Leinster and Ireland," Sexton said.

"It is where I have always wanted to play. We get looked after extremely well here and it is an exciting time for Irish rugby."


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