Johnny Sexton breaks Ireland points record during impressive victory over Tonga
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Sexton becomes Ireland's all-time top points scorer as they beat Tonga
Johnny Sexton became Ireland's all-time top points scorer as his side's dominant performance earned a 59-16 Rugby World Cup victory over Tonga in Nantes on Saturday night.
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Sexton breaks record as eight-try Ireland beat Tonga
Ireland continue their winning start to the World Cup with a bonus-point victory over Tonga on a landmark night for Johnny Sexton in Nantes.
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