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Sexton Sets Record As Ireland Score Eight Tries Against Tonga

Rugby World Cup Pool B, Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes, France 16/9/2023 Ireland vs Tonga Ireland’s Jonathan Sexton celebrates after scoring a try Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Jonathan Sexton overtook Ronan O’Gara as Ireland’s all-time leading points scorer with one of eight tries as Ireland built a comprehensive win against Tonga.

Player of the Match Bundee Aki scored twice to add to scores from Mack Hansen, Rob Herring, Tadhg Beirne, Caelan Doris, and James Lowe.