Watch Johnny Sexton win the World Rugby Player of the Year accolade

Johnny Sexton was last night crowned World Rugby Player of the Year on a night of sweeping success for Ireland.

Watch Johnny Sexton win the World Rugby Player of the Year accolade
Mon, 26 Nov, 2018 - 05:35
Nick Purewal

Johnny Sexton was last night crowned World Rugby Player of the Year on a night of sweeping success for Ireland.

Joe Schmidt scooped the coach of the year award, with Ireland named team of the year in a triple win for the 2018 Six Nations Grand Slam winners at the World Rugby Awards.

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