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Sexton to join Lions coaching staff before taking Ireland role

  • Johnny Sexton, the former Ireland captain and fly-half, will be an assistant coach for the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia this summer.
  • Andy Farrell, who previously coached Sexton, will lead the Lions, continuing their established working relationship.
  • Sexton's duties involve supporting the Lions squad and sharing insights with national age-grade sides after the tour.
  • Sexton stated he is "hugely excited to continue the next chapter in my coaching journey with The British & Irish Lions," expressing gratitude to Farrell.
  • Sexton's appointment provides the Lions with his experience from previous tours and sets the stage for his full-time coaching career with Ireland.
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Jonathan Sexton joins Andy Farrell's Ireland-heavy coaching staff for Lions tour

Former Ireland captain Jonathan Sexton is joining the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia as an assistant coach to Andy Farrell.

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The42 broke the news in on Thursday, April 17, 2025.
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