More than three months have passed since Leinster’s defeat in the Champions Cup final against La Rochelle, but this is the first time Sexton has spoken to the media since receiving a three-game suspension. While Sexton would have preferred to talk solely about his time in France, he understood the importance of addressing the incident that led to his ban. Without hesitation, he took responsibility for his actions on the field and expressed his frustration with the lengthy disciplinary process.
“I have never seen a process last as long as this one did,” Sexton stated. “It was incredibly frustrating to not know what was going to happen. I’m not sure why it took so long, but that’s how it was handled. It doesn’t matter what I think, though. I served my suspension, and now it’s in the past. I made a mistake in that moment, and I owned up to it.”
Though Sexton faced criticism from various sources, particularly on social media, he acknowledged that it was difficult to ignore. “When it starts affecting your family, you can’t help but wonder why it bothers you,” he admitted. “But even after five weeks, the negativity doesn’t stop. I don’t want to play the victim card. I made a mistake and had to face the consequences for seven weeks. You have to take responsibility for your actions, and that’s exactly what I did.”
With the controversy behind him, Sexton now looks forward to leading Ireland at his fourth World Cup. Despite his lack of game-time due to injury and suspension, he remains confident that he can perform at his best when given the opportunity.
“Time will tell when I get the chance to play,” Sexton declared. “If I do, I have to prove myself in training over the next few weeks. I will be motivated to do so. We will see how it goes.”
In terms of Ireland’s chances in the tournament, Sexton believes that his team is well-prepared for the challenges that await them. “We have made significant progress over the past few years,” he reflected. “We have achieved milestones like the Grand Slam and winning a series in New Zealand. These accomplishments give us confidence, but we also acknowledge that we are facing a tough group and a challenging quarterfinal if we advance. There is still work to be done.”
Overall, Sexton is ready to put the past behind him and focus on the future. He is determined to make a positive impact at the World Cup and hopes to help Ireland create history.
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