'Roll on the World Cup' - Sexton aiming higher once again 

Sexton and his team will allow themselves 48 hours to savour their success, the captain said

FAMILY AFFAIR: Ireland’s Johnny Sexton celebrates winning with his children Luca, Sophie and Amy, his teammates, the Six Nations trophy and the Triple Crown trophy. Pic: ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Johnny Sexton described lifting the Guinness Six Nations trophy and completing a Grand Slam as Ireland captain as the high point of his career but the veteran fly-half added he was aiming higher still.

Sexton, 37, was playing his final championship game in his 113th Ireland appearance, 13 years after a Six Nations debut off the bench against France. He made it a special occasion, not only moving past predecessor and compatriot Ronan O’Gara as the tournament’s record points scorer with a penalty and three conversions against England to move to 566.