Amid all of the success of the Six Nations and the heartbreak of the World Cup, Irish rugby bade farewell to one of its greatest servants in 2023, as Johnny Sexton retired from the game.
Sexton first lined out for Leinster in 2006 and was an Ireland international for 14 years of his professional career.
The out-half's career was not without controversy, but he steps away as one of Ireland's greatest-ever representatives in rugby - and we've put together a quiz to see how well you remember some of the biggest moments of Johnny's career.
You can take the quiz below - let us know how you get on, and the best of luck.
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Against which country did Johnny Sexton make his Ireland debut in 2009?
- Fiji
- Georgia
- Samoa
- Canada
How many of Ireland's five games did Johnny Sexton start at the 2011 World Cup?
- Two
- Three
- Four
- Five
Which All Black sent Sexton into a fit of rage after the 2023 World Cup quarter-final, when he reportedly told Sexton to enjoy his flight home?
- Rieko Ioane
- Jordie Barrett
- Ardie Savea
- Sam Cane
What was Johnny Sexton gifted by the Japanese Rugby Federation after earning his 100th cap in 2022?
- A samurai sword
- The complete works of Yukio Mishima
- A vintage Tamagotchi
- A gold kicking tee
Sexton reportedly signed a six-figure deal to pen a new autobiography in 2024. What was the name of his first book?
- Becoming a Lion
- Sexton On Fire
- Being Johnny
- Johnny on the Spot
In what year was Johnny Sexton named World Rugby Player of the Year?
- 2014
- 2017
- 2018
- 2022
Johnny Sexton inspired Leinster's second-half comeback in the 2011 Heineken Cup final with his play and his half-time team talk. Which legendary football comeback did he reportedly reference in his speech to his teammates?
- 2005 Champions League final - Liverpool v AC Milan
- 1999 Champions League final - Manchester United v Bayern Munich
- 1966 World Cup quarter-final - Portugal v North Korea
- 1954 World Cup final - West Germany v Hungary
How many of Leinster's 33 points did Sexton score in that 2011 final?
- 21
- 28
- 33
Johnny Sexton was selected for two Lions tours. How many tests did he start in a Lions jersey?
- Three
- Four
- Five
- Six
A 16-year-old Sexton won the 2002 Leinster schools Senior Cup for St. Mary's with a late drop-goal. Who did Mary's beat in the final?
- Belvedere
- Blackrock
- Clongowes
- St. Michael's
Against which country did Sexton score the most tries for Ireland?
- France
- Argentina
- Italy
- England
How many seasons did Sexton spend with Racing 92 in Paris?
- One
- Two
- Three
After how many phases did Sexton nail his famous drop-goal at the Stade de France in 2018?
- 30
- 34
- 40
- 44
Sexton and which former Leinster player were involved in off-field altercations at the 2023 Champions Cup final?
- Sean O'Brien
- Jamie Heaslip
- Shane Horgan
- Felipe Contepomi
How many points did Sexton score for Ireland across his 14-year international career?
- 917
- 1003
- 1108
- 1384
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