Johnny Sexton becomes joint-leading points scorer in Six Nations history

Sexton will hope to take the outright record in next weekend’s Dublin clash with England.

Johnny Sexton, right, made history at Murrayfield (Jane Barlow/PA)

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton became the joint-leading points scorer in Guinness Six Nations history during Sunday’s clash with Scotland.

The 37-year-old moved level with Ronan O’Gara’s total of 557 after kicking a penalty and two conversions at Murrayfield.